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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,169.31, 236,214.11 and 95,717.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,169.31, 236,214.11 and 95,717.81 is: 132,090.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,169.31 : 236,214.11 = 95,717.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,169.31/236,214.11 = 95,717.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,169.31x = 236,214.11 × 95,717.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,169.31x = 22,609,897,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,609,897,300.30/171,169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,090.84

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