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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,894.63, 237,210.14 and 95,409.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,894.63, 237,210.14 and 95,409.78 is: 131,663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,894.63 : 237,210.14 = 95,409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,894.63/237,210.14 = 95,409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,894.63x = 237,210.14 × 95,409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,894.63x = 22,632,166,794.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,166,794.12/171,894.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,663.02

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