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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,869.54, 237,176.40 and 95,384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,869.54, 237,176.40 and 95,384.20 is: 131,628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,869.54 : 237,176.40 = 95,384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,869.54/237,176.40 = 95,384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,869.54x = 237,176.40 × 95,384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,869.54x = 22,622,880,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,880,224.66/171,869.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,628.21

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