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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,750.29, 237,019.19 and 95,266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,750.29, 237,019.19 and 95,266.89 is: 131,470.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,750.29 : 237,019.19 = 95,266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,750.29/237,019.19 = 95,266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,750.29x = 237,019.19 × 95,266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,750.29x = 22,580,081,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580,081,101.62/171,750.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,470.41

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