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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,890.88, 237,196.80 and 95,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,890.88, 237,196.80 and 95,414.40 is: 131,664.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,890.88 : 237,196.80 = 95,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,890.88/237,196.80 = 95,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,890.88x = 237,196.80 × 95,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,890.88x = 22,631,990,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,990,353.92/171,890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,664.87

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