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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,835.72, 237,127.10 and 95,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,835.72, 237,127.10 and 95,358.16 is: 131,590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,835.72 : 237,127.10 = 95,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,835.72/237,127.10 = 95,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,835.72x = 237,127.10 × 95,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,835.72x = 22,612,003,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612,003,942.14/171,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,590.82

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