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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,928.85, 237,262.76 and 95,446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,928.85, 237,262.76 and 95,446.72 is: 131,717.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,928.85 : 237,262.76 = 95,446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,928.85/237,262.76 = 95,446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,928.85x = 237,262.76 × 95,446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,928.85x = 22,645,952,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,645,952,397.42/171,928.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,717.00

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