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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,909.21, 237,232.63 and 95,428.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,909.21, 237,232.63 and 95,428.91 is: 131,690.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,909.21 : 237,232.63 = 95,428.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,909.21/237,232.63 = 95,428.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,909.21x = 237,232.63 × 95,428.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,909.21x = 22,638,851,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638,851,297.33/171,909.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,690.74

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