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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,780.35, 237,056.49 and 95,311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,780.35, 237,056.49 and 95,311.08 is: 131,529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,780.35 : 237,056.49 = 95,311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,780.35/237,056.49 = 95,311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,780.35x = 237,056.49 × 95,311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,780.35x = 22,594,110,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,594,110,082.91/171,780.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,529.08

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