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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,928.71, 237,262.58 and 95,446.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,928.71, 237,262.58 and 95,446.59 is: 131,716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,928.71 : 237,262.58 = 95,446.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,928.71/237,262.58 = 95,446.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,928.71x = 237,262.58 × 95,446.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,928.71x = 22,645,904,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,645,904,195.60/171,928.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,716.83

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