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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,671.22, 236,909.12 and 95,193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,671.22, 236,909.12 and 95,193.54 is: 131,368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,671.22 : 236,909.12 = 95,193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,671.22/236,909.12 = 95,193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,671.22x = 236,909.12 × 95,193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,671.22x = 22,552,217,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,217,791.08/171,671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,368.66

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