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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,903.11, 237,222.60 and 95,417.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,903.11, 237,222.60 and 95,417.75 is: 131,674.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,903.11 : 237,222.60 = 95,417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,903.11/237,222.60 = 95,417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,903.11x = 237,222.60 × 95,417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,903.11x = 22,635,246,741.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,246,741.15/171,903.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,674.45

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