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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,831.30, 237,128.51 and 95,350.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,831.30, 237,128.51 and 95,350.69 is: 131,584.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,831.30 : 237,128.51 = 95,350.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,831.30/237,128.51 = 95,350.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,831.30x = 237,128.51 × 95,350.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,831.30x = 22,610,367,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,610,367,047.17/171,831.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,584.68

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