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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,652.98, 236,879.97 and 95,172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,652.98, 236,879.97 and 95,172.10 is: 131,336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,652.98 : 236,879.97 = 95,172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,652.98/236,879.97 = 95,172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,652.98x = 236,879.97 × 95,172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,652.98x = 22,544,364,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,364,192.84/171,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,336.86

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