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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,912.98, 237,268.20 and 95,456.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,912.98, 237,268.20 and 95,456.51 is: 131,745.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,912.98 : 237,268.20 = 95,456.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,912.98/237,268.20 = 95,456.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,912.98x = 237,268.20 × 95,456.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,912.98x = 22,648,794,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,648,794,367.36/171,912.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,745.69

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