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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,870.18, 237,182.67 and 95,390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,870.18, 237,182.67 and 95,390.70 is: 131,640.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,870.18 : 237,182.67 = 95,390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,870.18/237,182.67 = 95,390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,870.18x = 237,182.67 × 95,390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,870.18x = 22,625,020,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625,020,919.17/171,870.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,640.18

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