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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,838.22, 237,130.56 and 95,360.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,838.22, 237,130.56 and 95,360.67 is: 131,594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,838.22 : 237,130.56 = 95,360.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,838.22/237,130.56 = 95,360.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,838.22x = 237,130.56 × 95,360.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,838.22x = 22,612,929,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612,929,079.08/171,838.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,594.30

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