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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,749.16, 237,027.60 and 95,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,749.16, 237,027.60 and 95,275.80 is: 131,488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,749.16 : 237,027.60 = 95,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,749.16/237,027.60 = 95,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,749.16x = 237,027.60 × 95,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,749.16x = 22,582,994,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,582,994,212.08/171,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,488.24

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