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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,838.62, 237,139.20 and 95,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,838.62, 237,139.20 and 95,359.20 is: 131,596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,838.62 : 237,139.20 = 95,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,838.62/237,139.20 = 95,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,838.62x = 237,139.20 × 95,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,838.62x = 22,613,404,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,613,404,400.64/171,838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,596.75

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