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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,872.03, 237,179.83 and 95,386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,872.03, 237,179.83 and 95,386.68 is: 131,631.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,872.03 : 237,179.83 = 95,386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,872.03/237,179.83 = 95,386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,872.03x = 237,179.83 × 95,386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,872.03x = 22,623,796,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,796,546.66/171,872.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,631.64

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