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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,908.72, 237,231.94 and 95,428.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,908.72, 237,231.94 and 95,428.41 is: 131,690.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,908.72 : 237,231.94 = 95,428.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,908.72/237,231.94 = 95,428.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,908.72x = 237,231.94 × 95,428.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,908.72x = 22,638,666,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638,666,358.27/171,908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,690.04

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