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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,914.27, 237,237.93 and 95,428.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,914.27, 237,237.93 and 95,428.89 is: 131,689.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,914.27 : 237,237.93 = 95,428.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,914.27/237,237.93 = 95,428.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,914.27x = 237,237.93 × 95,428.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,914.27x = 22,639,352,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639,352,325.80/171,914.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,689.78

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