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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,759.05, 237,028.91 and 95,283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,759.05, 237,028.91 and 95,283.16 is: 131,491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,759.05 : 237,028.91 = 95,283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,759.05/237,028.91 = 95,283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,759.05x = 237,028.91 × 95,283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,759.05x = 22,584,862,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,862,371.01/171,759.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,491.54

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