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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,799.60, 237,075.44 and 95,317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,799.60, 237,075.44 and 95,317.88 is: 131,534.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,799.60 : 237,075.44 = 95,317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,799.60/237,075.44 = 95,317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,799.60x = 237,075.44 × 95,317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,799.60x = 22,597,528,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,597,528,340.87/171,799.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,534.23

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