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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,731.08, 237,003.50 and 95,274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,731.08, 237,003.50 and 95,274.82 is: 131,487.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,731.08 : 237,003.50 = 95,274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,731.08/237,003.50 = 95,274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,731.08x = 237,003.50 × 95,274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,731.08x = 22,580,465,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580,465,447.55/171,731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,487.36

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