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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,936.47, 237,261.66 and 95,451.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,936.47, 237,261.66 and 95,451.11 is: 131,716.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,936.47 : 237,261.66 = 95,451.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,936.47/237,261.66 = 95,451.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,936.47x = 237,261.66 × 95,451.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,936.47x = 22,646,888,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646,888,152.92/171,936.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,716.60

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