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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,903.08, 237,222.50 and 95,417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,903.08, 237,222.50 and 95,417.68 is: 131,674.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,903.08 : 237,222.50 = 95,417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,903.08/237,222.50 = 95,417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,903.08x = 237,222.50 × 95,417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,903.08x = 22,635,220,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,220,593.80/171,903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,674.32

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