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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,899.88, 237,236.04 and 95,426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,899.88, 237,236.04 and 95,426.16 is: 131,695.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,899.88 : 237,236.04 = 95,426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,899.88/237,236.04 = 95,426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,899.88x = 237,236.04 × 95,426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,899.88x = 22,638,524,310.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638,524,310.81/171,899.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,695.99

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