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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,675.63, 236,908.13 and 95,195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,675.63, 236,908.13 and 95,195.03 is: 131,366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,675.63 : 236,908.13 = 95,195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,675.63/236,908.13 = 95,195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,675.63x = 236,908.13 × 95,195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,675.63x = 22,552,474,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,474,882.08/171,675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,366.78

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