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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,838.88, 237,125.52 and 95,361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,838.88, 237,125.52 and 95,361.92 is: 131,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,838.88 : 237,125.52 = 95,361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,838.88/237,125.52 = 95,361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,838.88x = 237,125.52 × 95,361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,838.88x = 22,612,744,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612,744,868.20/171,838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,592.72

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