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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,623.91, 236,819.07 and 95,142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,623.91, 236,819.07 and 95,142.29 is: 131,284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,623.91 : 236,819.07 = 95,142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,623.91/236,819.07 = 95,142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,623.91x = 236,819.07 × 95,142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,623.91x = 22,531,507,451.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,531,507,451.38/171,623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,284.20

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