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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,894.68, 237,216.48 and 95,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,894.68, 237,216.48 and 95,415.20 is: 131,673.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,894.68 : 237,216.48 = 95,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,894.68/237,216.48 = 95,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,894.68x = 237,216.48 × 95,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,894.68x = 22,634,057,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,057,882.50/171,894.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,673.99

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