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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,892.32, 237,207.69 and 95,406.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,892.32, 237,207.69 and 95,406.93 is: 131,659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,892.32 : 237,207.69 = 95,406.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,892.32/237,207.69 = 95,406.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,892.32x = 237,207.69 × 95,406.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,892.32x = 22,631,257,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,257,475.29/171,892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,659.50

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