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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,899.11, 237,217.08 and 95,413.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,899.11, 237,217.08 and 95,413.75 is: 131,668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,899.11 : 237,217.08 = 95,413.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,899.11/237,217.08 = 95,413.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,899.11x = 237,217.08 × 95,413.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,899.11x = 22,633,771,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,771,166.85/171,899.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,668.93

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