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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,923.44, 237,250.80 and 95,438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,923.44, 237,250.80 and 95,438.08 is: 131,702.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,923.44 : 237,250.80 = 95,438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,923.44/237,250.80 = 95,438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,923.44x = 237,250.80 × 95,438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,923.44x = 22,642,760,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,642,760,830.46/171,923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,702.58

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