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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,954.78, 237,298.53 and 95,475.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,954.78, 237,298.53 and 95,475.06 is: 131,756.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,954.78 : 237,298.53 = 95,475.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,954.78/237,298.53 = 95,475.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,954.78x = 237,298.53 × 95,475.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,954.78x = 22,656,091,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,656,091,389.66/171,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,756.10

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