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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,873.42, 237,187.88 and 95,397.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,873.42, 237,187.88 and 95,397.47 is: 131,649.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,873.42 : 237,187.88 = 95,397.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,873.42/237,187.88 = 95,397.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,873.42x = 237,187.88 × 95,397.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,873.42x = 22,627,123,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,123,666.66/171,873.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,649.93

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