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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,685.24, 236,926.16 and 95,209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,685.24, 236,926.16 and 95,209.72 is: 131,389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,685.24 : 236,926.16 = 95,209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,685.24/236,926.16 = 95,209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,685.24x = 236,926.16 × 95,209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,685.24x = 22,557,673,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,557,673,354.28/171,685.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,389.71

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