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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,962.06, 237,308.13 and 95,481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,962.06, 237,308.13 and 95,481.32 is: 131,764.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,962.06 : 237,308.13 = 95,481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,962.06/237,308.13 = 95,481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,962.06x = 237,308.13 × 95,481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,962.06x = 22,658,492,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,658,492,312.59/171,962.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,764.49

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