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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,750.66, 237,029.67 and 95,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,750.66, 237,029.67 and 95,277.30 is: 131,490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,750.66 : 237,029.67 = 95,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,750.66/237,029.67 = 95,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,750.66x = 237,029.67 × 95,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,750.66x = 22,583,546,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,546,977.49/171,750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,490.31

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