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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,780.67, 237,057.64 and 95,299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,780.67, 237,057.64 and 95,299.76 is: 131,513.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,780.67 : 237,057.64 = 95,299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,780.67/237,057.64 = 95,299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,780.67x = 237,057.64 × 95,299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,780.67x = 22,591,535,219.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,591,535,219.11/171,780.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,513.84

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