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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,901.07, 237,219.75 and 95,415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,901.07, 237,219.75 and 95,415.68 is: 131,671.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,901.07 : 237,219.75 = 95,415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,901.07/237,219.75 = 95,415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,901.07x = 237,219.75 × 95,415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,901.07x = 22,634,483,755.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,483,755.68/171,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,671.57

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