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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,905.08, 237,225.26 and 95,419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,905.08, 237,225.26 and 95,419.68 is: 131,677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,905.08 : 237,225.26 = 95,419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,905.08/237,225.26 = 95,419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,905.08x = 237,225.26 × 95,419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,905.08x = 22,635,958,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,958,397.12/171,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,677.08

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