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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,894.07, 237,210.10 and 95,408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,894.07, 237,210.10 and 95,408.68 is: 131,661.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,894.07 : 237,210.10 = 95,408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,894.07/237,210.10 = 95,408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,894.07x = 237,210.10 × 95,408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,894.07x = 22,631,902,523.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,902,523.67/171,894.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,661.92

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