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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,870.67, 237,177.95 and 95,385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,870.67, 237,177.95 and 95,385.32 is: 131,629.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,870.67 : 237,177.95 = 95,385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,870.67/237,177.95 = 95,385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,870.67x = 237,177.95 × 95,385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,870.67x = 22,623,294,657.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,294,657.69/171,870.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,629.76

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