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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,950.28, 237,292.32 and 95,470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,950.28, 237,292.32 and 95,470.56 is: 131,749.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,950.28 : 237,292.32 = 95,470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,950.28/237,292.32 = 95,470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,950.28x = 237,292.32 × 95,470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,950.28x = 22,654,430,674.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,654,430,674.10/171,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,749.89

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