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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,893.13, 237,208.07 and 95,408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,893.13, 237,208.07 and 95,408.27 is: 131,660.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,893.13 : 237,208.07 = 95,408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,893.13/237,208.07 = 95,408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,893.13x = 237,208.07 × 95,408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,893.13x = 22,631,612,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,612,420.28/171,893.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,660.95

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