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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,904.58, 237,224.57 and 95,419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,904.58, 237,224.57 and 95,419.18 is: 131,676.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,904.58 : 237,224.57 = 95,419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,904.58/237,224.57 = 95,419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,904.58x = 237,224.57 × 95,419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,904.58x = 22,635,773,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,773,945.25/171,904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,676.39

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