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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,870.29, 237,177.44 and 95,384.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,870.29, 237,177.44 and 95,384.95 is: 131,629.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,870.29 : 237,177.44 = 95,384.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,870.29/237,177.44 = 95,384.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,870.29x = 237,177.44 × 95,384.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,870.29x = 22,623,157,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,157,185.66/171,870.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,629.25

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