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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,659.41, 236,914.51 and 95,195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,659.41, 236,914.51 and 95,195.51 is: 131,383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,659.41 : 236,914.51 = 95,195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,659.41/236,914.51 = 95,195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,659.41x = 236,914.51 × 95,195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,659.41x = 22,553,198,404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553,198,404.36/171,659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,383.41

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