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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,807.32, 237,107.09 and 95,340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,807.32, 237,107.09 and 95,340.89 is: 131,577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,807.32 : 237,107.09 = 95,340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,807.32/237,107.09 = 95,340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,807.32x = 237,107.09 × 95,340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,807.32x = 22,606,001,817.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606,001,817.03/171,807.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,577.64

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