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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,910.89, 237,233.27 and 95,425.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,910.89, 237,233.27 and 95,425.49 is: 131,685.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,910.89 : 237,233.27 = 95,425.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,910.89/237,233.27 = 95,425.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,910.89x = 237,233.27 × 95,425.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,910.89x = 22,638,101,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638,101,865.70/171,910.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,685.09

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