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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,892.11, 237,207.43 and 95,406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,892.11, 237,207.43 and 95,406.74 is: 131,659.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,892.11 : 237,207.43 = 95,406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,892.11/237,207.43 = 95,406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,892.11x = 237,207.43 × 95,406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,892.11x = 22,631,187,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,187,954.58/171,892.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,659.26

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