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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,692.70, 236,949.60 and 95,219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,692.70, 236,949.60 and 95,219.38 is: 131,410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,692.70 : 236,949.60 = 95,219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,692.70/236,949.60 = 95,219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,692.70x = 236,949.60 × 95,219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,692.70x = 22,562,194,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,194,003.25/171,692.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,410.33

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