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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,758.80, 237,028.57 and 95,282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,758.80, 237,028.57 and 95,282.90 is: 131,491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,758.80 : 237,028.57 = 95,282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,758.80/237,028.57 = 95,282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,758.80x = 237,028.57 × 95,282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,758.80x = 22,584,769,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,769,532.45/171,758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,491.19

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