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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,937.02, 237,262.44 and 95,451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,937.02, 237,262.44 and 95,451.66 is: 131,717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,937.02 : 237,262.44 = 95,451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,937.02/237,262.44 = 95,451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,937.02x = 237,262.44 × 95,451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,937.02x = 22,647,093,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647,093,753.65/171,937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,717.38

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