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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,756.14, 237,027.27 and 95,272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,756.14, 237,027.27 and 95,272.74 is: 131,478.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,756.14 : 237,027.27 = 95,272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,756.14/237,027.27 = 95,272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,756.14x = 237,027.27 × 95,272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,756.14x = 22,582,237,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,582,237,467.62/171,756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,478.49

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