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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,935.76, 237,268.26 and 95,455.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,935.76, 237,268.26 and 95,455.02 is: 131,726.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,935.76 : 237,268.26 = 95,455.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,935.76/237,268.26 = 95,455.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,935.76x = 237,268.26 × 95,455.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,935.76x = 22,648,446,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,648,446,503.67/171,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,726.21

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