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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,891.96, 237,210.05 and 95,411.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,891.96, 237,210.05 and 95,411.97 is: 131,668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,891.96 : 237,210.05 = 95,411.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,891.96/237,210.05 = 95,411.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,891.96x = 237,210.05 × 95,411.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,891.96x = 22,632,677,697.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,677,697.24/171,891.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,668.04

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