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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,891.84, 237,225 and 95,418.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,891.84, 237,225 and 95,418.12 is: 131,684.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,891.84 : 237,225 = 95,418.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,891.84/237,225 = 95,418.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,891.84x = 237,225 × 95,418.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,891.84x = 22,635,563,517
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,563,517/171,891.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,684.92

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