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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,994.22, 237,344.02 and 95,518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,994.22, 237,344.02 and 95,518.16 is: 131,810.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,994.22 : 237,344.02 = 95,518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,994.22/237,344.02 = 95,518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,994.22x = 237,344.02 × 95,518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,994.22x = 22,670,664,077.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,670,664,077.40/171,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,810.62

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