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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,874.67, 237,189.60 and 95,398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,874.67, 237,189.60 and 95,398.72 is: 131,651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,874.67 : 237,189.60 = 95,398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,874.67/237,189.60 = 95,398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,874.67x = 237,189.60 × 95,398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,874.67x = 22,627,583,644.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,583,644.34/171,874.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,651.65

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