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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,966.48, 237,310.40 and 95,481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,966.48, 237,310.40 and 95,481.62 is: 131,762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,966.48 : 237,310.40 = 95,481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,966.48/237,310.40 = 95,481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,966.48x = 237,310.40 × 95,481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,966.48x = 22,658,779,770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,658,779,770.89/171,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,762.77

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