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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,903.65, 237,215.16 and 95,416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,903.65, 237,215.16 and 95,416.73 is: 131,668.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,903.65 : 237,215.16 = 95,416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,903.65/237,215.16 = 95,416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,903.65x = 237,215.16 × 95,416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,903.65x = 22,634,294,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,294,873.63/171,903.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,668.49

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