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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,845.49, 237,146.25 and 95,376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,845.49, 237,146.25 and 95,376.12 is: 131,618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,845.49 : 237,146.25 = 95,376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,845.49/237,146.25 = 95,376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,845.49x = 237,146.25 × 95,376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,845.49x = 22,618,089,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,618,089,197.55/171,845.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,618.75

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