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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,844.74, 237,139.52 and 95,367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,844.74, 237,139.52 and 95,367.18 is: 131,603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,844.74 : 237,139.52 = 95,367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,844.74/237,139.52 = 95,367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,844.74x = 237,139.52 × 95,367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,844.74x = 22,615,327,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615,327,288.95/171,844.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,603.26

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