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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,927.71, 237,261.20 and 95,445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,927.71, 237,261.20 and 95,445.59 is: 131,715.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,927.71 : 237,261.20 = 95,445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,927.71/237,261.20 = 95,445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,927.71x = 237,261.20 × 95,445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,927.71x = 22,645,535,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,645,535,426.05/171,927.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,715.45

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