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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,926.61, 237,295.86 and 131,196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,926.61, 237,295.86 and 131,196.57 is: 181,079.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,926.61 : 237,295.86 = 131,196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,926.61/237,295.86 = 131,196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,926.61x = 237,295.86 × 131,196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,926.61x = 31,132,402,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,132,402,907.20/171,926.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,079.61

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