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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,767.79, 237,034.76 and 95,286.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,767.79, 237,034.76 and 95,286.51 is: 131,492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,767.79 : 237,034.76 = 95,286.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,767.79/237,034.76 = 95,286.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,767.79x = 237,034.76 × 95,286.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,767.79x = 22,586,214,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,586,214,552.66/171,767.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,492.72

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