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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,897.57, 237,214.92 and 95,412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,897.57, 237,214.92 and 95,412.18 is: 131,666.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,897.57 : 237,214.92 = 95,412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,897.57/237,214.92 = 95,412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,897.57x = 237,214.92 × 95,412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,897.57x = 22,633,192,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,192,645.73/171,897.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,666.74

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