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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,729.58, 237,001.43 and 95,273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,729.58, 237,001.43 and 95,273.31 is: 131,485.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,729.58 : 237,001.43 = 95,273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,729.58/237,001.43 = 95,273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,729.58x = 237,001.43 × 95,273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,729.58x = 22,579,911,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,579,911,703.79/171,729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,485.28

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