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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,658.17, 236,900.23 and 95,184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,658.17, 236,900.23 and 95,184.34 is: 131,361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,658.17 : 236,900.23 = 95,184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,658.17/236,900.23 = 95,184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,658.17x = 236,900.23 × 95,184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,658.17x = 22,549,191,208.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549,191,208.19/171,658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,361.01

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