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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,653.31, 236,881.53 and 95,172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,653.31, 236,881.53 and 95,172.17 is: 131,337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,653.31 : 236,881.53 = 95,172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,653.31/236,881.53 = 95,172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,653.31x = 236,881.53 × 95,172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,653.31x = 22,544,528,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,528,058.61/171,653.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,337.57

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