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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,901.09, 237,211.61 and 95,414.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,901.09, 237,211.61 and 95,414.17 is: 131,664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,901.09 : 237,211.61 = 95,414.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,901.09/237,211.61 = 95,414.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,901.09x = 237,211.61 × 95,414.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,901.09x = 22,633,348,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,348,882.51/171,901.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,664.95

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