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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,892.76, 237,207.56 and 95,407.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,892.76, 237,207.56 and 95,407.90 is: 131,660.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,892.76 : 237,207.56 = 95,407.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,892.76/237,207.56 = 95,407.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,892.76x = 237,207.56 × 95,407.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,892.76x = 22,631,474,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,474,093.67/171,892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,660.43

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