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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,897.68, 237,220.62 and 95,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,897.68, 237,220.62 and 95,418.20 is: 131,678.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,897.68 : 237,220.62 = 95,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,897.68/237,220.62 = 95,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,897.68x = 237,220.62 × 95,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,897.68x = 22,635,164,563.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,164,563.28/171,897.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,678.13

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