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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,912.02, 237,234.83 and 95,426.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,912.02, 237,234.83 and 95,426.64 is: 131,686.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,912.02 : 237,234.83 = 95,426.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,912.02/237,234.83 = 95,426.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,912.02x = 237,234.83 × 95,426.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,912.02x = 22,638,522,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638,522,240.74/171,912.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,686.68

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