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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,868.68, 237,180.60 and 95,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,868.68, 237,180.60 and 95,389.20 is: 131,638.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,868.68 : 237,180.60 = 95,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,868.68/237,180.60 = 95,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,868.68x = 237,180.60 × 95,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,868.68x = 22,624,467,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,467,689.52/171,868.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,638.11

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