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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,899.78, 237,209.81 and 95,412.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,899.78, 237,209.81 and 95,412.86 is: 131,663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,899.78 : 237,209.81 = 95,412.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,899.78/237,209.81 = 95,412.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,899.78x = 237,209.81 × 95,412.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,899.78x = 22,632,865,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,865,976.38/171,899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,663.15

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