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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,758.55, 237,028.22 and 95,282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,758.55, 237,028.22 and 95,282.66 is: 131,490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,758.55 : 237,028.22 = 95,282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,758.55/237,028.22 = 95,282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,758.55x = 237,028.22 × 95,282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,758.55x = 22,584,678,111.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,678,111.52/171,758.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,490.85

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