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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,891.80, 237,207 and 95,406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,891.80, 237,207 and 95,406.44 is: 131,658.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,891.80 : 237,207 = 95,406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,891.80/237,207 = 95,406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,891.80x = 237,207 × 95,406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,891.80x = 22,631,075,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,075,413.08/171,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,658.84

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