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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,962.26, 237,296.35 and 95,477.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,962.26, 237,296.35 and 95,477.41 is: 131,752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,962.26 : 237,296.35 = 95,477.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,962.26/237,296.35 = 95,477.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,962.26x = 237,296.35 × 95,477.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,962.26x = 22,656,440,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,656,440,250.16/171,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,752.40

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