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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,892.53, 237,207.11 and 95,411.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,892.53, 237,207.11 and 95,411.39 is: 131,665.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,892.53 : 237,207.11 = 95,411.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,892.53/237,207.11 = 95,411.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,892.53x = 237,207.11 × 95,411.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,892.53x = 22,632,258,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,258,419.89/171,892.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,665.17

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