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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,869.76, 237,176.70 and 95,384.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,869.76, 237,176.70 and 95,384.41 is: 131,628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,869.76 : 237,176.70 = 95,384.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,869.76/237,176.70 = 95,384.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,869.76x = 237,176.70 × 95,384.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,869.76x = 22,622,960,811.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,960,811.74/171,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,628.51

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