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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,895.32, 237,211.82 and 95,409.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,895.32, 237,211.82 and 95,409.94 is: 131,663.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,895.32 : 237,211.82 = 95,409.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,895.32/237,211.82 = 95,409.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,895.32x = 237,211.82 × 95,409.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,895.32x = 22,632,365,513.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,365,513.49/171,895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,663.65

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