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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,895.80, 237,212.52 and 95,410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,895.80, 237,212.52 and 95,410.44 is: 131,664.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,895.80 : 237,212.52 = 95,410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,895.80/237,212.52 = 95,410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,895.80x = 237,212.52 × 95,410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,895.80x = 22,632,550,906.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,550,906.71/171,895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,664.36

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