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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,934.02, 237,258.29 and 95,448.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,934.02, 237,258.29 and 95,448.65 is: 131,713.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,934.02 : 237,258.29 = 95,448.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,934.02/237,258.29 = 95,448.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,934.02x = 237,258.29 × 95,448.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,934.02x = 22,645,982,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,645,982,534.14/171,934.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,713.21

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