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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,827.72, 237,123.51 and 95,347.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,827.72, 237,123.51 and 95,347.11 is: 131,579.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,827.72 : 237,123.51 = 95,347.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,827.72/237,123.51 = 95,347.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,827.72x = 237,123.51 × 95,347.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,827.72x = 22,609,041,391.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,609,041,391.56/171,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,579.71

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