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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,955.44, 237,299.40 and 95,477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,955.44, 237,299.40 and 95,477.28 is: 131,759.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,955.44 : 237,299.40 = 95,477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,955.44/237,299.40 = 95,477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,955.44x = 237,299.40 × 95,477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,955.44x = 22,656,701,257.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,656,701,257.63/171,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,759.14

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