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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,842.88, 237,144.65 and 95,367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,842.88, 237,144.65 and 95,367.14 is: 131,607.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,842.88 : 237,144.65 = 95,367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,842.88/237,144.65 = 95,367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,842.88x = 237,144.65 × 95,367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,842.88x = 22,615,805,374.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615,805,374.24/171,842.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,607.46

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