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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,832.30, 237,129.88 and 95,351.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,832.30, 237,129.88 and 95,351.70 is: 131,586.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,832.30 : 237,129.88 = 95,351.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,832.30/237,129.88 = 95,351.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,832.30x = 237,129.88 × 95,351.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,832.30x = 22,610,737,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,610,737,178.80/171,832.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,586.07

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