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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,890.79, 237,205.62 and 95,405.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,890.79, 237,205.62 and 95,405.43 is: 131,657.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,890.79 : 237,205.62 = 95,405.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,890.79/237,205.62 = 95,405.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,890.79x = 237,205.62 × 95,405.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,890.79x = 22,630,704,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630,704,174.52/171,890.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,657.46

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