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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,671.13, 236,901.92 and 95,190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,671.13, 236,901.92 and 95,190.53 is: 131,360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,671.13 : 236,901.92 = 95,190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,671.13/236,901.92 = 95,190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,671.13x = 236,901.92 × 95,190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,671.13x = 22,550,817,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,817,662.36/171,671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,360.57

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