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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,828.09, 237,124.03 and 95,347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,828.09, 237,124.03 and 95,347.48 is: 131,580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,828.09 : 237,124.03 = 95,347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,828.09/237,124.03 = 95,347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,828.09x = 237,124.03 × 95,347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,828.09x = 22,609,178,707.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,609,178,707.94/171,828.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,580.22

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