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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,891.46, 237,209.36 and 95,411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,891.46, 237,209.36 and 95,411.46 is: 131,667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,891.46 : 237,209.36 = 95,411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,891.46/237,209.36 = 95,411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,891.46x = 237,209.36 × 95,411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,891.46x = 22,632,491,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,491,363.27/171,891.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,667.34

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