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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,918.52, 237,243.79 and 95,433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,918.52, 237,243.79 and 95,433.14 is: 131,695.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,918.52 : 237,243.79 = 95,433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,918.52/237,243.79 = 95,433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,918.52x = 237,243.79 × 95,433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,918.52x = 22,640,919,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,640,919,825.20/171,918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,695.64

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