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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,876.69, 237,188.97 and 95,396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,876.69, 237,188.97 and 95,396.70 is: 131,646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,876.69 : 237,188.97 = 95,396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,876.69/237,188.97 = 95,396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,876.69x = 237,188.97 × 95,396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,876.69x = 22,627,045,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,045,014.40/171,876.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,646.97

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