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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,900.73, 237,221.76 and 95,417.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,900.73, 237,221.76 and 95,417.19 is: 131,675.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,900.73 : 237,221.76 = 95,417.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,900.73/237,221.76 = 95,417.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,900.73x = 237,221.76 × 95,417.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,900.73x = 22,635,034,103.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,034,103.87/171,900.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,675.03

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