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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,634.59, 236,869.71 and 95,177.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,634.59, 236,869.71 and 95,177.67 is: 131,352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,634.59 : 236,869.71 = 95,177.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,634.59/236,869.71 = 95,177.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,634.59x = 236,869.71 × 95,177.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,634.59x = 22,544,707,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,707,091.38/171,634.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,352.93

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