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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,869.72, 237,164.43 and 95,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,869.72, 237,164.43 and 95,387.60 is: 131,626.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,869.72 : 237,164.43 = 95,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,869.72/237,164.43 = 95,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,869.72x = 237,164.43 × 95,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,869.72x = 22,622,545,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,545,798.38/171,869.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,626.13

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