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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,871.05, 237,178.47 and 95,385.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,871.05, 237,178.47 and 95,385.69 is: 131,630.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,871.05 : 237,178.47 = 95,385.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,871.05/237,178.47 = 95,385.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,871.05x = 237,178.47 × 95,385.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,871.05x = 22,623,432,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,432,014.09/171,871.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,630.27

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