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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,871.66, 237,179.34 and 95,386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,871.66, 237,179.34 and 95,386.32 is: 131,631.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,871.66 : 237,179.34 = 95,386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,871.66/237,179.34 = 95,386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,871.66x = 237,179.34 × 95,386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,871.66x = 22,623,664,422.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,664,422.63/171,871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,631.15

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