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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,951.78, 237,294.39 and 95,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,951.78, 237,294.39 and 95,472.06 is: 131,751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,951.78 : 237,294.39 = 95,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,951.78/237,294.39 = 95,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,951.78x = 237,294.39 × 95,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,951.78x = 22,654,984,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,654,984,239.74/171,951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,751.96

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