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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,762.78, 237,045.24 and 95,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,762.78, 237,045.24 and 95,293.92 is: 131,512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,762.78 : 237,045.24 = 95,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,762.78/237,045.24 = 95,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,762.78x = 237,045.24 × 95,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,762.78x = 22,588,970,136.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588,970,136.94/171,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,512.60

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