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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,869.47, 237,176.29 and 95,384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,869.47, 237,176.29 and 95,384.11 is: 131,628.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,869.47 : 237,176.29 = 95,384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,869.47/237,176.29 = 95,384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,869.47x = 237,176.29 × 95,384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,869.47x = 22,622,849,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,849,334.75/171,869.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,628.09

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