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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,691.44, 236,958.48 and 95,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,691.44, 236,958.48 and 95,227.44 is: 131,427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,691.44 : 236,958.48 = 95,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,691.44/236,958.48 = 95,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,691.44x = 236,958.48 × 95,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,691.44x = 22,564,949,436.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564,949,436.69/171,691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,427.34

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