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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,668.25, 236,905.05 and 95,190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,668.25, 236,905.05 and 95,190.57 is: 131,364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,668.25 : 236,905.05 = 95,190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,668.25/236,905.05 = 95,190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,668.25x = 236,905.05 × 95,190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,668.25x = 22,551,126,745.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,126,745.38/171,668.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,364.58

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