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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,873.05, 237,181.23 and 95,387.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,873.05, 237,181.23 and 95,387.69 is: 131,633.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,873.05 : 237,181.23 = 95,387.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,873.05/237,181.23 = 95,387.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,873.05x = 237,181.23 × 95,387.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,873.05x = 22,624,169,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,169,641.06/171,873.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,633.03

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