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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,868.84, 237,175.43 and 95,383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,868.84, 237,175.43 and 95,383.49 is: 131,627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,868.84 : 237,175.43 = 95,383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,868.84/237,175.43 = 95,383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,868.84x = 237,175.43 × 95,383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,868.84x = 22,622,620,197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,620,197.64/171,868.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,627.23

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