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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,700.62, 236,954.51 and 95,214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,700.62, 236,954.51 and 95,214.59 is: 131,400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,700.62 : 236,954.51 = 95,214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,700.62/236,954.51 = 95,214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,700.62x = 236,954.51 × 95,214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,700.62x = 22,561,524,857.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,561,524,857.46/171,700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,400.37

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