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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,645.34, 236,870.14 and 95,162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,645.34, 236,870.14 and 95,162.47 is: 131,323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,645.34 : 236,870.14 = 95,162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,645.34/236,870.14 = 95,162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,645.34x = 236,870.14 × 95,162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,645.34x = 22,541,148,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,541,148,857.50/171,645.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,323.98

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