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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,827.48, 237,121.22 and 95,358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,827.48, 237,121.22 and 95,358.22 is: 131,593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,827.48 : 237,121.22 = 95,358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,827.48/237,121.22 = 95,358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,827.48x = 237,121.22 × 95,358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,827.48x = 22,611,457,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,611,457,463.43/171,827.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,593.95

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