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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,753.89, 237,024.17 and 95,270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,753.89, 237,024.17 and 95,270.50 is: 131,475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,753.89 : 237,024.17 = 95,270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,753.89/237,024.17 = 95,270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,753.89x = 237,024.17 × 95,270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,753.89x = 22,581,410,299.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581,410,299.86/171,753.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,475.39

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