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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,871.17, 237,178.64 and 95,385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,871.17, 237,178.64 and 95,385.83 is: 131,630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,871.17 : 237,178.64 = 95,385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,871.17/237,178.64 = 95,385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,871.17x = 237,178.64 × 95,385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,871.17x = 22,623,480,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,480,248.78/171,871.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,630.45

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