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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,908.21, 237,231.25 and 95,427.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,908.21, 237,231.25 and 95,427.91 is: 131,689.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,908.21 : 237,231.25 = 95,427.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,908.21/237,231.25 = 95,427.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,908.21x = 237,231.25 × 95,427.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,908.21x = 22,638,482,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638,482,432.16/171,908.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,689.36

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