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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,899.32, 237,217.34 and 95,413.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,899.32, 237,217.34 and 95,413.94 is: 131,669.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,899.32 : 237,217.34 = 95,413.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,899.32/237,217.34 = 95,413.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,899.32x = 237,217.34 × 95,413.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,899.32x = 22,633,841,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,841,045.72/171,899.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,669.17

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