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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,900.11, 237,218.46 and 95,414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,900.11, 237,218.46 and 95,414.75 is: 131,670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,900.11 : 237,218.46 = 95,414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,900.11/237,218.46 = 95,414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,900.11x = 237,218.46 × 95,414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,900.11x = 22,634,140,056.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,140,056.29/171,900.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,670.31

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