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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,966.66, 237,325.62 and 95,494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,966.66, 237,325.62 and 95,494.56 is: 131,788.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,966.66 : 237,325.62 = 95,494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,966.66/237,325.62 = 95,494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,966.66x = 237,325.62 × 95,494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,966.66x = 22,663,305,658.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,663,305,658.63/171,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,788.95

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