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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,921.52, 237,247.93 and 95,436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,921.52, 237,247.93 and 95,436.14 is: 131,699.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,921.52 : 237,247.93 = 95,436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,921.52/237,247.93 = 95,436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,921.52x = 237,247.93 × 95,436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,921.52x = 22,642,026,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,642,026,662.19/171,921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,699.78

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