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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,872.05, 237,179.85 and 95,386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,872.05, 237,179.85 and 95,386.69 is: 131,631.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,872.05 : 237,179.85 = 95,386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,872.05/237,179.85 = 95,386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,872.05x = 237,179.85 × 95,386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,872.05x = 22,623,800,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,800,826.20/171,872.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,631.65

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