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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,990.42, 237,338.78 and 95,514.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,990.42, 237,338.78 and 95,514.36 is: 131,805.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,990.42 : 237,338.78 = 95,514.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,990.42/237,338.78 = 95,514.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,990.42x = 237,338.78 × 95,514.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,990.42x = 22,669,261,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669,261,197.31/171,990.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,805.37

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