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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,688.69, 236,923.81 and 95,210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,688.69, 236,923.81 and 95,210.92 is: 131,387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,688.69 : 236,923.81 = 95,210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,688.69/236,923.81 = 95,210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,688.69x = 236,923.81 × 95,210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,688.69x = 22,557,733,920.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,557,733,920.01/171,688.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,387.42

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