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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,751.96, 237,017.70 and 95,268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,751.96, 237,017.70 and 95,268.46 is: 131,470.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,751.96 : 237,017.70 = 95,268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,751.96/237,017.70 = 95,268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,751.96x = 237,017.70 × 95,268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,751.96x = 22,580,311,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580,311,271.74/171,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,470.47

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