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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,992.20, 237,341.24 and 95,516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,992.20, 237,341.24 and 95,516.16 is: 131,807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,992.20 : 237,341.24 = 95,516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,992.20/237,341.24 = 95,516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,992.20x = 237,341.24 × 95,516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,992.20x = 22,669,923,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669,923,854.44/171,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,807.86

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