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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,672.53, 236,906.93 and 95,191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,672.53, 236,906.93 and 95,191.59 is: 131,363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,672.53 : 236,906.93 = 95,191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,672.53/236,906.93 = 95,191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,672.53x = 236,906.93 × 95,191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,672.53x = 22,551,546,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,546,872.76/171,672.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,363.75

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