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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,871.84, 237,185.67 and 95,395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,871.84, 237,185.67 and 95,395.84 is: 131,647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,871.84 : 237,185.67 = 95,395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,871.84/237,185.67 = 95,395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,871.84x = 237,185.67 × 95,395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,871.84x = 22,626,526,787.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,626,526,787.95/171,871.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,647.67

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