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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,678.95, 236,917.46 and 95,203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,678.95, 236,917.46 and 95,203.44 is: 131,381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,678.95 : 236,917.46 = 95,203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,678.95/236,917.46 = 95,203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,678.95x = 236,917.46 × 95,203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,678.95x = 22,555,356,712.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,555,356,712.05/171,678.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,381.03

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