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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,490.23, 236,653.38 and 95,007.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,490.23, 236,653.38 and 95,007.69 is: 131,108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,490.23 : 236,653.38 = 95,007.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,490.23/236,653.38 = 95,007.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,490.23x = 236,653.38 × 95,007.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,490.23x = 22,483,890,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,483,890,964.49/171,490.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,108.87

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