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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,869.67, 237,176.57 and 95,384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,869.67, 237,176.57 and 95,384.32 is: 131,628.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,869.67 : 237,176.57 = 95,384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,869.67/237,176.57 = 95,384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,869.67x = 237,176.57 × 95,384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,869.67x = 22,622,926,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,926,503.54/171,869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,628.38

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