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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,893.68, 237,215.10 and 95,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,893.68, 237,215.10 and 95,414.20 is: 131,672.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,893.68 : 237,215.10 = 95,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,893.68/237,215.10 = 95,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,893.68x = 237,215.10 × 95,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,893.68x = 22,633,688,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,688,994.42/171,893.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,672.61

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