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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,827.24, 237,122.86 and 95,346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,827.24, 237,122.86 and 95,346.62 is: 131,579.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,827.24 : 237,122.86 = 95,346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,827.24/237,122.86 = 95,346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,827.24x = 237,122.86 × 95,346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,827.24x = 22,608,863,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,608,863,225.73/171,827.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,579.04

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