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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,916.52, 237,241.04 and 95,431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,916.52, 237,241.04 and 95,431.14 is: 131,692.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,916.52 : 237,241.04 = 95,431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,916.52/237,241.04 = 95,431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,916.52x = 237,241.04 × 95,431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,916.52x = 22,640,182,424.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,640,182,424.83/171,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,692.89

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