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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,869.18, 237,181.29 and 95,389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,869.18, 237,181.29 and 95,389.70 is: 131,638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,869.18 : 237,181.29 = 95,389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,869.18/237,181.29 = 95,389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,869.18x = 237,181.29 × 95,389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,869.18x = 22,624,652,098.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,652,098.71/171,869.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,638.80

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