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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,700.23, 236,953.98 and 95,214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,700.23, 236,953.98 and 95,214.18 is: 131,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,700.23 : 236,953.98 = 95,214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,700.23/236,953.98 = 95,214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,700.23x = 236,953.98 × 95,214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,700.23x = 22,561,378,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,561,378,903.44/171,700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,399.82

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