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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,902.65, 237,213.78 and 95,415.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,902.65, 237,213.78 and 95,415.73 is: 131,667.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,902.65 : 237,213.78 = 95,415.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,902.65/237,213.78 = 95,415.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,902.65x = 237,213.78 × 95,415.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,902.65x = 22,633,925,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,925,984.76/171,902.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,667.11

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