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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,663.21, 236,898.08 and 95,185.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,663.21, 236,898.08 and 95,185.53 is: 131,357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,663.21 : 236,898.08 = 95,185.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,663.21/236,898.08 = 95,185.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,663.21x = 236,898.08 × 95,185.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,663.21x = 22,549,269,300.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549,269,300.78/171,663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,357.61

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