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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,776.94, 237,043.80 and 95,299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,776.94, 237,043.80 and 95,299.08 is: 131,508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,776.94 : 237,043.80 = 95,299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,776.94/237,043.80 = 95,299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,776.94x = 237,043.80 × 95,299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,776.94x = 22,590,056,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,590,056,059.70/171,776.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,508.08

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