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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,869.66, 237,176.56 and 95,384.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,869.66, 237,176.56 and 95,384.31 is: 131,628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,869.66 : 237,176.56 = 95,384.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,869.66/237,176.56 = 95,384.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,869.66x = 237,176.56 × 95,384.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,869.66x = 22,622,923,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,923,532.42/171,869.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,628.37

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