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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,685.38, 236,921.58 and 95,204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,685.38, 236,921.58 and 95,204.78 is: 131,380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,685.38 : 236,921.58 = 95,204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,685.38/236,921.58 = 95,204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,685.38x = 236,921.58 × 95,204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,685.38x = 22,556,066,901.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,556,066,901.15/171,685.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,380.24

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