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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,903.09, 237,214.37 and 95,416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,903.09, 237,214.37 and 95,416.17 is: 131,667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,903.09 : 237,214.37 = 95,416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,903.09/237,214.37 = 95,416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,903.09x = 237,214.37 × 95,416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,903.09x = 22,634,086,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,086,654.36/171,903.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,667.71

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