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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,932.66, 237,256.13 and 95,453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,932.66, 237,256.13 and 95,453.27 is: 131,719.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,932.66 : 237,256.13 = 95,453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,932.66/237,256.13 = 95,453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,932.66x = 237,256.13 × 95,453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,932.66x = 22,646,873,436.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646,873,436.05/171,932.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,719.44

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