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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,897.64, 237,193.45 and 95,417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,897.64, 237,193.45 and 95,417.32 is: 131,661.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,897.64 : 237,193.45 = 95,417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,897.64/237,193.45 = 95,417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,897.64x = 237,193.45 × 95,417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,897.64x = 22,632,363,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,363,320.55/171,897.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,661.86

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