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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,774.48, 237,060.92 and 95,318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,774.48, 237,060.92 and 95,318.04 is: 131,545.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,774.48 : 237,060.92 = 95,318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,774.48/237,060.92 = 95,318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,774.48x = 237,060.92 × 95,318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,774.48x = 22,596,182,255.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596,182,255.00/171,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,545.63

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