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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,785.16, 237,063.87 and 95,304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,785.16, 237,063.87 and 95,304.24 is: 131,520.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,785.16 : 237,063.87 = 95,304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,785.16/237,063.87 = 95,304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,785.16x = 237,063.87 × 95,304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,785.16x = 22,593,191,961.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593,191,961.81/171,785.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,520.04

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