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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,629.31, 236,862.43 and 95,172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,629.31, 236,862.43 and 95,172.38 is: 131,345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,629.31 : 236,862.43 = 95,172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,629.31/236,862.43 = 95,172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,629.31x = 236,862.43 × 95,172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,629.31x = 22,542,760,603.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,542,760,603.53/171,629.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,345.64

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