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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,892.80, 237,208.38 and 95,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,892.80, 237,208.38 and 95,407.44 is: 131,660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,892.80 : 237,208.38 = 95,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,892.80/237,208.38 = 95,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,892.80x = 237,208.38 × 95,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,892.80x = 22,631,444,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,444,282.35/171,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,660.22

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