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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,666.52, 236,897.34 and 95,185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,666.52, 236,897.34 and 95,185.76 is: 131,354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,666.52 : 236,897.34 = 95,185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,666.52/236,897.34 = 95,185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,666.52x = 236,897.34 × 95,185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,666.52x = 22,549,253,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549,253,349.88/171,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,354.99

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