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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,943.02, 237,270.72 and 95,457.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,943.02, 237,270.72 and 95,457.66 is: 131,725.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,943.02 : 237,270.72 = 95,457.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,943.02/237,270.72 = 95,457.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,943.02x = 237,270.72 × 95,457.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,943.02x = 22,649,307,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,649,307,717.72/171,943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,725.66

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