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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,896.80, 237,213.90 and 95,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,896.80, 237,213.90 and 95,411.44 is: 131,665.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,896.80 : 237,213.90 = 95,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,896.80/237,213.90 = 95,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,896.80x = 237,213.90 × 95,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,896.80x = 22,632,919,787.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,919,787.02/171,896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,665.74

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