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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,757.70, 237,053.98 and 95,301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,757.70, 237,053.98 and 95,301.39 is: 131,531.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,757.70 : 237,053.98 = 95,301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,757.70/237,053.98 = 95,301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,757.70x = 237,053.98 × 95,301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,757.70x = 22,591,574,807.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,591,574,807.11/171,757.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,531.66

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