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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,877.88, 237,189.68 and 95,397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,877.88, 237,189.68 and 95,397.64 is: 131,647.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,877.88 : 237,189.68 = 95,397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,877.88/237,189.68 = 95,397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,877.88x = 237,189.68 × 95,397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,877.88x = 22,627,334,992.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,334,992.13/171,877.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,647.74

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