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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,897.71, 237,206.96 and 95,410.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,897.71, 237,206.96 and 95,410.79 is: 131,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,897.71 : 237,206.96 = 95,410.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,897.71/237,206.96 = 95,410.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,897.71x = 237,206.96 × 95,410.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,897.71x = 22,632,103,901.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,103,901.58/171,897.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,660.30

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