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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,770.43, 237,043.80 and 95,291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,770.43, 237,043.80 and 95,291.04 is: 131,501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,770.43 : 237,043.80 = 95,291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,770.43/237,043.80 = 95,291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,770.43x = 237,043.80 × 95,291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,770.43x = 22,588,151,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588,151,116.47/171,770.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,501.97

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