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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,876.92, 237,192.71 and 95,400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,876.92, 237,192.71 and 95,400.98 is: 131,654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,876.92 : 237,192.71 = 95,400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,876.92/237,192.71 = 95,400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,876.92x = 237,192.71 × 95,400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,876.92x = 22,628,415,319.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628,415,319.89/171,876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,654.77

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