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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,759.80, 237,029.95 and 95,283.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,759.80, 237,029.95 and 95,283.90 is: 131,492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,759.80 : 237,029.95 = 95,283.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,759.80/237,029.95 = 95,283.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,759.80x = 237,029.95 × 95,283.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,759.80x = 22,585,138,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,138,052.81/171,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,492.57

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