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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,858.47, 237,157.65 and 95,380.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,858.47, 237,157.65 and 95,380.74 is: 131,621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,858.47 : 237,157.65 = 95,380.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,858.47/237,157.65 = 95,380.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,858.47x = 237,157.65 × 95,380.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,858.47x = 22,620,272,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,620,272,153.66/171,858.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,621.52

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