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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,861.51, 237,171.44 and 95,385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,861.51, 237,171.44 and 95,385.53 is: 131,633.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,861.51 : 237,171.44 = 95,385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,861.51/237,171.44 = 95,385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,861.51x = 237,171.44 × 95,385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,861.51x = 22,622,721,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,721,842.48/171,861.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,633.44

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