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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,900.15, 237,210.33 and 95,413.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,900.15, 237,210.33 and 95,413.23 is: 131,663.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,900.15 : 237,210.33 = 95,413.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,900.15/237,210.33 = 95,413.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,900.15x = 237,210.33 × 95,413.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,900.15x = 22,633,003,774.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,003,774.67/171,900.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,663.67

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