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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,869.53, 237,176.38 and 95,384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,869.53, 237,176.38 and 95,384.18 is: 131,628.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,869.53 : 237,176.38 = 95,384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,869.53/237,176.38 = 95,384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,869.53x = 237,176.38 × 95,384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,869.53x = 22,622,875,835.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,875,835.64/171,869.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,628.19

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