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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,761.26, 237,030.32 and 95,291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,761.26, 237,030.32 and 95,291.95 is: 131,502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,761.26 : 237,030.32 = 95,291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,761.26/237,030.32 = 95,291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,761.26x = 237,030.32 × 95,291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,761.26x = 22,587,081,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587,081,401.92/171,761.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,502.77

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