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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,825.50, 237,107.79 and 95,339.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,825.50, 237,107.79 and 95,339.74 is: 131,562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,825.50 : 237,107.79 = 95,339.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,825.50/237,107.79 = 95,339.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,825.50x = 237,107.79 × 95,339.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,825.50x = 22,605,795,050.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605,795,050.57/171,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,562.52

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