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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,876.82, 237,204.30 and 95,403.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,876.82, 237,204.30 and 95,403.10 is: 131,664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,876.82 : 237,204.30 = 95,403.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,876.82/237,204.30 = 95,403.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,876.82x = 237,204.30 × 95,403.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,876.82x = 22,630,025,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630,025,553.33/171,876.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,664.21

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