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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,992.70, 237,364.83 and 95,526.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,992.70, 237,364.83 and 95,526.54 is: 131,834.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,992.70 : 237,364.83 = 95,526.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,992.70/237,364.83 = 95,526.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,992.70x = 237,364.83 × 95,526.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,992.70x = 22,674,640,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,674,640,927.59/171,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,834.90

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