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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,682.42, 236,924.61 and 95,204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,682.42, 236,924.61 and 95,204.73 is: 131,384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,682.42 : 236,924.61 = 95,204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,682.42/236,924.61 = 95,204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,682.42x = 236,924.61 × 95,204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,682.42x = 22,556,344,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,556,344,592.38/171,682.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,384.13

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