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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,673.22, 236,911.88 and 95,195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,673.22, 236,911.88 and 95,195.54 is: 131,371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,673.22 : 236,911.88 = 95,195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,673.22/236,911.88 = 95,195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,673.22x = 236,911.88 × 95,195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,673.22x = 22,552,954,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,954,349.02/171,673.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,371.42

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