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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,674.40, 236,909.51 and 95,193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,674.40, 236,909.51 and 95,193.46 is: 131,366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,674.40 : 236,909.51 = 95,193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,674.40/236,909.51 = 95,193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,674.40x = 236,909.51 × 95,193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,674.40x = 22,552,236,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,236,140.95/171,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,366.33

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