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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,797.22, 237,072.12 and 95,315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,797.22, 237,072.12 and 95,315.50 is: 131,530.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,797.22 : 237,072.12 = 95,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,797.22/237,072.12 = 95,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,797.22x = 237,072.12 × 95,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,797.22x = 22,596,646,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596,646,706.79/171,797.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,530.93

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