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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,868.47, 237,174.92 and 95,383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,868.47, 237,174.92 and 95,383.11 is: 131,626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,868.47 : 237,174.92 = 95,383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,868.47/237,174.92 = 95,383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,868.47x = 237,174.92 × 95,383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,868.47x = 22,622,481,896.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,481,896.09/171,868.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,626.72

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