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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,657.08, 236,877.29 and 95,171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,657.08, 236,877.29 and 95,171.72 is: 131,331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,657.08 : 236,877.29 = 95,171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,657.08/236,877.29 = 95,171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,657.08x = 236,877.29 × 95,171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,657.08x = 22,544,017,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,017,457.99/171,657.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,331.71

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