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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,690.44, 236,957.10 and 95,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,690.44, 236,957.10 and 95,226.44 is: 131,425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,690.44 : 236,957.10 = 95,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,690.44/236,957.10 = 95,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,690.44x = 236,957.10 × 95,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,690.44x = 22,564,581,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564,581,065.72/171,690.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,425.96

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