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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,871.53, 237,179.14 and 95,386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,871.53, 237,179.14 and 95,386.18 is: 131,630.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,871.53 : 237,179.14 = 95,386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,871.53/237,179.14 = 95,386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,871.53x = 237,179.14 × 95,386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,871.53x = 22,623,612,140.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,612,140.29/171,871.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,630.95

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