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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,942.02, 237,269.34 and 95,456.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,942.02, 237,269.34 and 95,456.66 is: 131,724.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,942.02 : 237,269.34 = 95,456.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,942.02/237,269.34 = 95,456.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,942.02x = 237,269.34 × 95,456.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,942.02x = 22,648,938,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,648,938,716.80/171,942.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,724.28

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