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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,673.72, 236,917.29 and 95,187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,673.72, 236,917.29 and 95,187.94 is: 131,363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,673.72 : 236,917.29 = 95,187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,673.72/236,917.29 = 95,187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,673.72x = 236,917.29 × 95,187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,673.72x = 22,551,668,785.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,668,785.48/171,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,363.55

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