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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,870.47, 237,177.67 and 95,385.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,870.47, 237,177.67 and 95,385.11 is: 131,629.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,870.47 : 237,177.67 = 95,385.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,870.47/237,177.67 = 95,385.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,870.47x = 237,177.67 × 95,385.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,870.47x = 22,623,218,142.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,218,142.49/171,870.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,629.47

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