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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,878.37, 237,188.60 and 95,393.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,878.37, 237,188.60 and 95,393.01 is: 131,640.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,878.37 : 237,188.60 = 95,393.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,878.37/237,188.60 = 95,393.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,878.37x = 237,188.60 × 95,393.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,878.37x = 22,626,134,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,626,134,014.72/171,878.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,640.38

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