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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,765.44, 237,038.24 and 95,286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,765.44, 237,038.24 and 95,286.08 is: 131,495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,765.44 : 237,038.24 = 95,286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,765.44/237,038.24 = 95,286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,765.44x = 237,038.24 × 95,286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,765.44x = 22,586,444,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,586,444,699.70/171,765.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,495.86

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