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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,899.04, 237,222.74 and 95,419.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,899.04, 237,222.74 and 95,419.65 is: 131,680.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,899.04 : 237,222.74 = 95,419.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,899.04/237,222.74 = 95,419.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,899.04x = 237,222.74 × 95,419.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,899.04x = 22,635,709,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,709,546.86/171,899.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,680.26

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