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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,894.96, 237,214.19 and 95,414.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,894.96, 237,214.19 and 95,414.97 is: 131,672.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,894.96 : 237,214.19 = 95,414.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,894.96/237,214.19 = 95,414.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,894.96x = 237,214.19 × 95,414.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,894.96x = 22,633,784,345.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,784,345.35/171,894.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,672.18

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