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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,750.96, 237,016.32 and 95,267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,750.96, 237,016.32 and 95,267.46 is: 131,469.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,750.96 : 237,016.32 = 95,267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,750.96/237,016.32 = 95,267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,750.96x = 237,016.32 × 95,267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,750.96x = 22,579,942,784.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,579,942,784.95/171,750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,469.09

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