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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,893.82, 237,209.76 and 95,408.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,893.82, 237,209.76 and 95,408.43 is: 131,661.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,893.82 : 237,209.76 = 95,408.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,893.82/237,209.76 = 95,408.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,893.82x = 237,209.76 × 95,408.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,893.82x = 22,631,810,782.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,810,782.28/171,893.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,661.57

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