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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,671.72, 236,909.81 and 95,194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,671.72, 236,909.81 and 95,194.04 is: 131,369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,671.72 : 236,909.81 = 95,194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,671.72/236,909.81 = 95,194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,671.72x = 236,909.81 × 95,194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,671.72x = 22,552,401,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,401,929.53/171,671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,369.35

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