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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,903.92, 237,215.52 and 95,416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,903.92, 237,215.52 and 95,416.97 is: 131,668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,903.92 : 237,215.52 = 95,416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,903.92/237,215.52 = 95,416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,903.92x = 237,215.52 × 95,416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,903.92x = 22,634,384,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,384,969.30/171,903.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,668.82

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