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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,877.61, 237,187.55 and 95,392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,877.61, 237,187.55 and 95,392.26 is: 131,639.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,877.61 : 237,187.55 = 95,392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,877.61/237,187.55 = 95,392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,877.61x = 237,187.55 × 95,392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,877.61x = 22,625,856,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625,856,676.84/171,877.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,639.35

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