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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,870.54, 237,177.78 and 95,385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,870.54, 237,177.78 and 95,385.20 is: 131,629.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,870.54 : 237,177.78 = 95,385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,870.54/237,177.78 = 95,385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,870.54x = 237,177.78 × 95,385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,870.54x = 22,623,249,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,249,980.86/171,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,629.60

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