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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,970.25, 237,315.60 and 95,485.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,970.25, 237,315.60 and 95,485.37 is: 131,767.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,970.25 : 237,315.60 = 95,485.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,970.25/237,315.60 = 95,485.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,970.25x = 237,315.60 × 95,485.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,970.25x = 22,660,166,686.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660,166,686.19/171,970.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,767.95

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