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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,951.28, 237,300.18 and 95,470.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,951.28, 237,300.18 and 95,470.38 is: 131,753.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,951.28 : 237,300.18 = 95,470.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,951.28/237,300.18 = 95,470.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,951.28x = 237,300.18 × 95,470.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,951.28x = 22,655,137,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,655,137,555.72/171,951.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,753.24

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