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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,660.03, 236,915.35 and 95,196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,660.03, 236,915.35 and 95,196.13 is: 131,384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,660.03 : 236,915.35 = 95,196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,660.03/236,915.35 = 95,196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,660.03x = 236,915.35 × 95,196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,660.03x = 22,553,423,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553,423,627.32/171,660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,384.25

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