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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,900.84, 237,219.48 and 95,415.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,900.84, 237,219.48 and 95,415.48 is: 131,671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,900.84 : 237,219.48 = 95,415.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,900.84/237,219.48 = 95,415.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,900.84x = 237,219.48 × 95,415.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,900.84x = 22,634,410,549.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,410,549.55/171,900.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,671.32

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