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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,729.82, 237,015.52 and 95,273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,729.82, 237,015.52 and 95,273.54 is: 131,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,729.82 : 237,015.52 = 95,273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,729.82/237,015.52 = 95,273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,729.82x = 237,015.52 × 95,273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,729.82x = 22,581,308,424.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581,308,424.10/171,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,493.23

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