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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,796.28, 237,092.46 and 95,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,796.28, 237,092.46 and 95,322.92 is: 131,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,796.28 : 237,092.46 = 95,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,796.28/237,092.46 = 95,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,796.28x = 237,092.46 × 95,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,796.28x = 22,600,345,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600,345,597.18/171,796.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,553.17

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