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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,871.88, 237,184.62 and 95,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,871.88, 237,184.62 and 95,396.28 is: 131,647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,871.88 : 237,184.62 = 95,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,871.88/237,184.62 = 95,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,871.88x = 237,184.62 × 95,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,871.88x = 22,626,530,421.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,626,530,421.21/171,871.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,647.66

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