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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,687.02, 236,927.71 and 95,204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,687.02, 236,927.71 and 95,204.21 is: 131,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,687.02 : 236,927.71 = 95,204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,687.02/236,927.71 = 95,204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,687.02x = 236,927.71 × 95,204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,687.02x = 22,556,515,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,556,515,155.75/171,687.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,381.60

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