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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,899.84, 237,218.10 and 95,414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,899.84, 237,218.10 and 95,414.48 is: 131,669.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,899.84 : 237,218.10 = 95,414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,899.84/237,218.10 = 95,414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,899.84x = 237,218.10 × 95,414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,899.84x = 22,634,041,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,041,658.09/171,899.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,669.94

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