Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,899.90, 237,209.99 and 95,412.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 171,899.90, 237,209.99 and 95,412.98 is: 131,663.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,899.90 : 237,209.99 = 95,412.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,899.90/237,209.99 = 95,412.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,899.90x = 237,209.99 × 95,412.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,899.90x = 22,632,911,554.61 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,632,911,554.61/171,899.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,663.32
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