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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,891.51, 237,205.72 and 95,410.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,891.51, 237,205.72 and 95,410.39 is: 131,663.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,891.51 : 237,205.72 = 95,410.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,891.51/237,205.72 = 95,410.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,891.51x = 237,205.72 × 95,410.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,891.51x = 22,631,890,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,890,255.43/171,891.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,663.81

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