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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,672.23, 236,908.18 and 95,196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,672.23, 236,908.18 and 95,196.71 is: 131,371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,672.23 : 236,908.18 = 95,196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,672.23/236,908.18 = 95,196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,672.23x = 236,908.18 × 95,196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,672.23x = 22,552,877,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,877,885.56/171,672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,371.73

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