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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,630.56, 236,864.16 and 95,173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,630.56, 236,864.16 and 95,173.62 is: 131,347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,630.56 : 236,864.16 = 95,173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,630.56/236,864.16 = 95,173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,630.56x = 236,864.16 × 95,173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,630.56x = 22,543,219,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,219,555.46/171,630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,347.36

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