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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,830.19, 237,127.01 and 95,349.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,830.19, 237,127.01 and 95,349.59 is: 131,583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,830.19 : 237,127.01 = 95,349.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,830.19/237,127.01 = 95,349.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,830.19x = 237,127.01 × 95,349.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,830.19x = 22,609,961,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,609,961,519.04/171,830.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,583.17

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