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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,771.00, 237,044.58 and 95,291.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,771.00, 237,044.58 and 95,291.61 is: 131,502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,771.00 : 237,044.58 = 95,291.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,771.00/237,044.58 = 95,291.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,771.00x = 237,044.58 × 95,291.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,771.00x = 22,588,358,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588,358,423.71/171,771.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,502.75

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