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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,646.66, 236,896.91 and 95,182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,646.66, 236,896.91 and 95,182.76 is: 131,365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,646.66 : 236,896.91 = 95,182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,646.66/236,896.91 = 95,182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,646.66x = 236,896.91 × 95,182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,646.66x = 22,548,502,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,502,559.47/171,646.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,365.81

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