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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,978.98, 237,327.69 and 95,494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,978.98, 237,327.69 and 95,494.10 is: 131,780.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,978.98 : 237,327.69 = 95,494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,978.98/237,327.69 = 95,494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,978.98x = 237,327.69 × 95,494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,978.98x = 22,663,394,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,663,394,161.63/171,978.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,780.02

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