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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,905.04, 237,231.02 and 95,425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,905.04, 237,231.02 and 95,425.64 is: 131,688.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,905.04 : 237,231.02 = 95,425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,905.04/237,231.02 = 95,425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,905.04x = 237,231.02 × 95,425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,905.04x = 22,637,921,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,637,921,911.35/171,905.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,688.53

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