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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,856.97, 237,155.58 and 95,379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,856.97, 237,155.58 and 95,379.25 is: 131,619.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,856.97 : 237,155.58 = 95,379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,856.97/237,155.58 = 95,379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,856.97x = 237,155.58 × 95,379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,856.97x = 22,619,720,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,619,720,940.87/171,856.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,619.46

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