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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,868.61, 237,175.16 and 95,387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,868.61, 237,175.16 and 95,387.13 is: 131,632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,868.61 : 237,175.16 = 95,387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,868.61/237,175.16 = 95,387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,868.61x = 237,175.16 × 95,387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,868.61x = 22,623,457,342.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,457,342.76/171,868.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,632.28

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