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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,795.85, 237,070.27 and 95,314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,795.85, 237,070.27 and 95,314.13 is: 131,529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,795.85 : 237,070.27 = 95,314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,795.85/237,070.27 = 95,314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,795.85x = 237,070.27 × 95,314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,795.85x = 22,596,145,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596,145,820.58/171,795.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,529.06

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