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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,930.66, 237,253.37 and 95,451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,930.66, 237,253.37 and 95,451.27 is: 131,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,930.66 : 237,253.37 = 95,451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,930.66/237,253.37 = 95,451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,930.66x = 237,253.37 × 95,451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,930.66x = 22,646,134,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646,134,648.24/171,930.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,716.68

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