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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,749.16, 237,014.60 and 95,262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,749.16, 237,014.60 and 95,262.93 is: 131,463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,749.16 : 237,014.60 = 95,262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,749.16/237,014.60 = 95,262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,749.16x = 237,014.60 × 95,262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,749.16x = 22,578,704,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,578,704,772.46/171,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,463.26

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