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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,917.52, 237,242.41 and 95,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,917.52, 237,242.41 and 95,432.14 is: 131,694.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,917.52 : 237,242.41 = 95,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,917.52/237,242.41 = 95,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,917.52x = 237,242.41 × 95,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,917.52x = 22,640,550,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,640,550,885.06/171,917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,694.26

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