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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,778.68, 237,054.90 and 95,295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,778.68, 237,054.90 and 95,295.45 is: 131,507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,778.68 : 237,054.90 = 95,295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,778.68/237,054.90 = 95,295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,778.68x = 237,054.90 × 95,295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,778.68x = 22,590,253,370.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,590,253,370.21/171,778.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,507.90

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