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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,869.28, 237,176.05 and 95,383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,869.28, 237,176.05 and 95,383.94 is: 131,627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,869.28 : 237,176.05 = 95,383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,869.28/237,176.05 = 95,383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,869.28x = 237,176.05 × 95,383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,869.28x = 22,622,785,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,785,141.80/171,869.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,627.85

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