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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,699.37, 236,952.77 and 95,213.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,699.37, 236,952.77 and 95,213.33 is: 131,398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,699.37 : 236,952.77 = 95,213.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,699.37/236,952.77 = 95,213.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,699.37x = 236,952.77 × 95,213.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,699.37x = 22,561,062,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,561,062,284.42/171,699.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,398.63

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