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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,488.17, 236,654.67 and 95,009.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,488.17, 236,654.67 and 95,009.68 is: 131,113.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,488.17 : 236,654.67 = 95,009.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,488.17/236,654.67 = 95,009.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,488.17x = 236,654.67 × 95,009.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,488.17x = 22,484,484,467.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,484,484,467.21/171,488.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,113.91

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