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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,750.79, 237,019.88 and 95,267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,750.79, 237,019.88 and 95,267.39 is: 131,471.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,750.79 : 237,019.88 = 95,267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,750.79/237,019.88 = 95,267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,750.79x = 237,019.88 × 95,267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,750.79x = 22,580,266,176.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580,266,176.43/171,750.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,471.11

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