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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,688.82, 236,923.99 and 95,211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,688.82, 236,923.99 and 95,211.05 is: 131,387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,688.82 : 236,923.99 = 95,211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,688.82/236,923.99 = 95,211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,688.82x = 236,923.99 × 95,211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,688.82x = 22,557,780,435.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,557,780,435.44/171,688.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,387.59

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