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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,898.84, 237,208.51 and 95,411.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,898.84, 237,208.51 and 95,411.91 is: 131,661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,898.84 : 237,208.51 = 95,411.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,898.84/237,208.51 = 95,411.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,898.84x = 237,208.51 × 95,411.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,898.84x = 22,632,518,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,518,016.15/171,898.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,661.84

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