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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,896.07, 237,212.86 and 95,410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,896.07, 237,212.86 and 95,410.68 is: 131,664.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,896.07 : 237,212.86 = 95,410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,896.07/237,212.86 = 95,410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,896.07x = 237,212.86 × 95,410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,896.07x = 22,632,640,277.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,640,277.34/171,896.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,664.68

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