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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,940.02, 237,266.58 and 95,454.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,940.02, 237,266.58 and 95,454.66 is: 131,721.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,940.02 : 237,266.58 = 95,454.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,940.02/237,266.58 = 95,454.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,940.02x = 237,266.58 × 95,454.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,940.02x = 22,648,200,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,648,200,723.26/171,940.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,721.52

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