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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,666.28, 236,910.42 and 95,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,666.28, 236,910.42 and 95,194.12 is: 131,373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,666.28 : 236,910.42 = 95,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,666.28/236,910.42 = 95,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,666.28x = 236,910.42 × 95,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,666.28x = 22,552,478,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,478,950.73/171,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,373.96

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