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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,975.68, 237,325.20 and 95,494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,975.68, 237,325.20 and 95,494.40 is: 131,781.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,975.68 : 237,325.20 = 95,494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,975.68/237,325.20 = 95,494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,975.68x = 237,325.20 × 95,494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,975.68x = 22,663,227,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,663,227,578.88/171,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,781.58

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