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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,749.54, 237,018.16 and 95,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,749.54, 237,018.16 and 95,266.14 is: 131,469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,749.54 : 237,018.16 = 95,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,749.54/237,018.16 = 95,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,749.54x = 237,018.16 × 95,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,749.54x = 22,579,805,213.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,579,805,213.10/171,749.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,469.38

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