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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,956.25, 237,313.80 and 95,480.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,956.25, 237,313.80 and 95,480.10 is: 131,770.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,956.25 : 237,313.80 = 95,480.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,956.25/237,313.80 = 95,480.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,956.25x = 237,313.80 × 95,480.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,956.25x = 22,658,745,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,658,745,355.38/171,956.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,770.41

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