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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,896.61, 237,213.63 and 95,411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,896.61, 237,213.63 and 95,411.25 is: 131,665.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,896.61 : 237,213.63 = 95,411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,896.61/237,213.63 = 95,411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,896.61x = 237,213.63 × 95,411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,896.61x = 22,632,848,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,848,955.34/171,896.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,665.48

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