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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,672.72, 236,915.91 and 95,186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,672.72, 236,915.91 and 95,186.94 is: 131,362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,672.72 : 236,915.91 = 95,186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,672.72/236,915.91 = 95,186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,672.72x = 236,915.91 × 95,186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,672.72x = 22,551,300,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,300,510.22/171,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,362.17

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