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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,893.80, 237,209.76 and 95,408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,893.80, 237,209.76 and 95,408.44 is: 131,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,893.80 : 237,209.76 = 95,408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,893.80/237,209.76 = 95,408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,893.80x = 237,209.76 × 95,408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,893.80x = 22,631,813,154.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,813,154.37/171,893.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,661.60

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