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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,765.54, 237,037.86 and 95,289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,765.54, 237,037.86 and 95,289.64 is: 131,500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,765.54 : 237,037.86 = 95,289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,765.54/237,037.86 = 95,289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,765.54x = 237,037.86 × 95,289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,765.54x = 22,587,251,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587,251,753.18/171,765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,500.48

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