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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,751.16, 237,030.36 and 95,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,751.16, 237,030.36 and 95,277.80 is: 131,491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,751.16 : 237,030.36 = 95,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,751.16/237,030.36 = 95,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,751.16x = 237,030.36 × 95,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,751.16x = 22,583,731,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,731,234.01/171,751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,491.00

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