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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,749.79, 237,018.51 and 95,266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,749.79, 237,018.51 and 95,266.39 is: 131,469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,749.79 : 237,018.51 = 95,266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,749.79/237,018.51 = 95,266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,749.79x = 237,018.51 × 95,266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,749.79x = 22,579,897,334.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,579,897,334.55/171,749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,469.73

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