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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,870.88, 237,183.24 and 95,395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,870.88, 237,183.24 and 95,395.28 is: 131,646.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,870.88 : 237,183.24 = 95,395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,870.88/237,183.24 = 95,395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,870.88x = 237,183.24 × 95,395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,870.88x = 22,626,161,591.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,626,161,591.11/171,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,646.28

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