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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,751.79, 237,021.26 and 95,268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,751.79, 237,021.26 and 95,268.39 is: 131,472.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,751.79 : 237,021.26 = 95,268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,751.79/237,021.26 = 95,268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,751.79x = 237,021.26 × 95,268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,751.79x = 22,580,633,835.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580,633,835.97/171,751.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,472.48

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