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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,750.16, 237,028.98 and 95,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,750.16, 237,028.98 and 95,276.80 is: 131,489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,750.16 : 237,028.98 = 95,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,750.16/237,028.98 = 95,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,750.16x = 237,028.98 × 95,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,750.16x = 22,583,362,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,362,721.66/171,750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,489.62

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