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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,653, 236,895.09 and 95,179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,653, 236,895.09 and 95,179.70 is: 131,355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,653 : 236,895.09 = 95,179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,653/236,895.09 = 95,179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,653x = 236,895.09 × 95,179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,653x = 22,547,603,597.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,547,603,597.67/171,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,355.72

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