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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,901.08, 237,219.74 and 95,415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,901.08, 237,219.74 and 95,415.68 is: 131,671.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,901.08 : 237,219.74 = 95,415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,901.08/237,219.74 = 95,415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,901.08x = 237,219.74 × 95,415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,901.08x = 22,634,482,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,482,801.52/171,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,671.56

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