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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,662.21, 236,896.70 and 95,184.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,662.21, 236,896.70 and 95,184.53 is: 131,356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,662.21 : 236,896.70 = 95,184.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,662.21/236,896.70 = 95,184.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,662.21x = 236,896.70 × 95,184.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,662.21x = 22,548,899,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,899,387.64/171,662.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,356.23

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