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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,659.67, 236,902.31 and 95,185.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,659.67, 236,902.31 and 95,185.85 is: 131,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,659.67 : 236,902.31 = 95,185.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,659.67/236,902.31 = 95,185.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,659.67x = 236,902.31 × 95,185.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,659.67x = 22,549,746,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549,746,083.87/171,659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,363.10

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