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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,753.30, 237,023.34 and 95,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,753.30, 237,023.34 and 95,269.90 is: 131,474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,753.30 : 237,023.34 = 95,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,753.30/237,023.34 = 95,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,753.30x = 237,023.34 × 95,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,753.30x = 22,581,189,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581,189,899.47/171,753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,474.56

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