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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,870.53, 237,177.76 and 95,385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,870.53, 237,177.76 and 95,385.18 is: 131,629.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,870.53 : 237,177.76 = 95,385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,870.53/237,177.76 = 95,385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,870.53x = 237,177.76 × 95,385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,870.53x = 22,623,243,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,243,329.60/171,870.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,629.57

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