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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,803.60, 237,080.96 and 95,321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,803.60, 237,080.96 and 95,321.88 is: 131,539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,803.60 : 237,080.96 = 95,321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,803.60/237,080.96 = 95,321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,803.60x = 237,080.96 × 95,321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,803.60x = 22,599,002,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,599,002,819.40/171,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,539.75

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