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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,900.65, 237,211.02 and 95,413.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,900.65, 237,211.02 and 95,413.73 is: 131,664.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,900.65 : 237,211.02 = 95,413.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,900.65/237,211.02 = 95,413.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,900.65x = 237,211.02 × 95,413.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,900.65x = 22,633,188,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,188,215.30/171,900.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,664.36

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