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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,761.16, 237,022.07 and 95,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,761.16, 237,022.07 and 95,283.30 is: 131,486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,761.16 : 237,022.07 = 95,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,761.16/237,022.07 = 95,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,761.16x = 237,022.07 × 95,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,761.16x = 22,584,244,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,244,526.01/171,761.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,486.33

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