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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,596.66, 236,805.08 and 95,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,596.66, 236,805.08 and 95,117.40 is: 131,262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,596.66 : 236,805.08 = 95,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,596.66/236,805.08 = 95,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,596.66x = 236,805.08 × 95,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,596.66x = 22,524,283,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524,283,040.81/171,596.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,262.95

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