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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,904.08, 237,223.88 and 95,418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,904.08, 237,223.88 and 95,418.68 is: 131,675.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,904.08 : 237,223.88 = 95,418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,904.08/237,223.88 = 95,418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,904.08x = 237,223.88 × 95,418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,904.08x = 22,635,589,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,589,494.08/171,904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,675.70

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