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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,798.32, 237,073.68 and 95,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,798.32, 237,073.68 and 95,316.60 is: 131,532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,798.32 : 237,073.68 = 95,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,798.32/237,073.68 = 95,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,798.32x = 237,073.68 × 95,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,798.32x = 22,597,057,127.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,597,057,127.09/171,798.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,532.47

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