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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,990.22, 237,338.50 and 95,514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,990.22, 237,338.50 and 95,514.16 is: 131,805.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,990.22 : 237,338.50 = 95,514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,990.22/237,338.50 = 95,514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,990.22x = 237,338.50 × 95,514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,990.22x = 22,669,187,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669,187,463.16/171,990.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,805.10

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