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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,964.74, 237,299.78 and 95,479.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,964.74, 237,299.78 and 95,479.90 is: 131,755.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,964.74 : 237,299.78 = 95,479.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,964.74/237,299.78 = 95,479.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,964.74x = 237,299.78 × 95,479.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,964.74x = 22,657,359,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657,359,264.42/171,964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,755.84

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