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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,941.02, 237,267.96 and 95,455.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,941.02, 237,267.96 and 95,455.66 is: 131,722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,941.02 : 237,267.96 = 95,455.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,941.02/237,267.96 = 95,455.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,941.02x = 237,267.96 × 95,455.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,941.02x = 22,648,569,718.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,648,569,718.65/171,941.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,722.90

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