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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,836.72, 237,128.48 and 95,359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,836.72, 237,128.48 and 95,359.16 is: 131,592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,836.72 : 237,128.48 = 95,359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,836.72/237,128.48 = 95,359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,836.72x = 237,128.48 × 95,359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,836.72x = 22,612,372,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612,372,664.88/171,836.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,592.20

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