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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,758.16, 237,017.93 and 95,280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,758.16, 237,017.93 and 95,280.30 is: 131,482.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,758.16 : 237,017.93 = 95,280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,758.16/237,017.93 = 95,280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,758.16x = 237,017.93 × 95,280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,758.16x = 22,583,138,999.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,138,999.38/171,758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,482.19

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