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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,871.03, 237,178.46 and 95,385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,871.03, 237,178.46 and 95,385.68 is: 131,630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,871.03 : 237,178.46 = 95,385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,871.03/237,178.46 = 95,385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,871.03x = 237,178.46 × 95,385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,871.03x = 22,623,428,804.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,428,804.47/171,871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,630.26

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