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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,756.39, 237,052.17 and 95,300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,756.39, 237,052.17 and 95,300.09 is: 131,529.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,756.39 : 237,052.17 = 95,300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,756.39/237,052.17 = 95,300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,756.39x = 237,052.17 × 95,300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,756.39x = 22,591,091,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,591,091,950.43/171,756.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,529.85

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