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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,919.52, 237,245.18 and 95,434.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,919.52, 237,245.18 and 95,434.14 is: 131,697.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,919.52 : 237,245.18 = 95,434.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,919.52/237,245.18 = 95,434.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,919.52x = 237,245.18 × 95,434.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,919.52x = 22,641,289,245.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,641,289,245.27/171,919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,697.03

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