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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,665.28, 236,909.04 and 95,193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,665.28, 236,909.04 and 95,193.12 is: 131,372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,665.28 : 236,909.04 = 95,193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,665.28/236,909.04 = 95,193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,665.28x = 236,909.04 × 95,193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,665.28x = 22,552,110,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,110,673.80/171,665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,372.58

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