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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,913.02, 237,236.20 and 95,427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,913.02, 237,236.20 and 95,427.64 is: 131,688.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,913.02 : 237,236.20 = 95,427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,913.02/237,236.20 = 95,427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,913.02x = 237,236.20 × 95,427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,913.02x = 22,638,890,688.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638,890,688.57/171,913.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,688.05

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