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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,933.66, 237,257.51 and 95,454.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,933.66, 237,257.51 and 95,454.27 is: 131,720.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,933.66 : 237,257.51 = 95,454.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,933.66/237,257.51 = 95,454.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,933.66x = 237,257.51 × 95,454.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,933.66x = 22,647,242,419.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647,242,419.07/171,933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,720.82

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