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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,931.66, 237,254.75 and 95,452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,931.66, 237,254.75 and 95,452.27 is: 131,718.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,931.66 : 237,254.75 = 95,452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,931.66/237,254.75 = 95,452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,931.66x = 237,254.75 × 95,452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,931.66x = 22,646,504,455.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646,504,455.78/171,931.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,718.06

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