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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,797.51, 237,072.53 and 95,315.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,797.51, 237,072.53 and 95,315.79 is: 131,531.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,797.51 : 237,072.53 = 95,315.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,797.51/237,072.53 = 95,315.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,797.51x = 237,072.53 × 95,315.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,797.51x = 22,596,756,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596,756,611.56/171,797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,531.34

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