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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,914.40, 237,229.98 and 95,427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,914.40, 237,229.98 and 95,427.48 is: 131,683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,914.40 : 237,229.98 = 95,427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,914.40/237,229.98 = 95,427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,914.40x = 237,229.98 × 95,427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,914.40x = 22,638,259,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638,259,171.85/171,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,683.32

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