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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,757.80, 237,027.19 and 95,281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,757.80, 237,027.19 and 95,281.90 is: 131,489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,757.80 : 237,027.19 = 95,281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,757.80/237,027.19 = 95,281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,757.80x = 237,027.19 × 95,281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,757.80x = 22,584,401,428.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,401,428.04/171,757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,489.82

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