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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,870.01, 237,177.05 and 95,384.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,870.01, 237,177.05 and 95,384.67 is: 131,628.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,870.01 : 237,177.05 = 95,384.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,870.01/237,177.05 = 95,384.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,870.01x = 237,177.05 × 95,384.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,870.01x = 22,623,053,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,053,221.48/171,870.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,628.86

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