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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,842.20, 237,136.08 and 95,364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,842.20, 237,136.08 and 95,364.68 is: 131,599.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,842.20 : 237,136.08 = 95,364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,842.20/237,136.08 = 95,364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,842.20x = 237,136.08 × 95,364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,842.20x = 22,614,406,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614,406,385.65/171,842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,599.84

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