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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,940.52, 237,267.26 and 95,455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,940.52, 237,267.26 and 95,455.16 is: 131,722.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,940.52 : 237,267.26 = 95,455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,940.52/237,267.26 = 95,455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,940.52x = 237,267.26 × 95,455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,940.52x = 22,648,384,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,648,384,266.06/171,940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,722.20

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