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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,901.65, 237,212.40 and 95,414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,901.65, 237,212.40 and 95,414.73 is: 131,665.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,901.65 : 237,212.40 = 95,414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,901.65/237,212.40 = 95,414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,901.65x = 237,212.40 × 95,414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,901.65x = 22,633,557,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,557,098.65/171,901.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,665.74

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