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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,706.08, 236,954.39 and 95,236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,706.08, 236,954.39 and 95,236.89 is: 131,426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,706.08 : 236,954.39 = 95,236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,706.08/236,954.39 = 95,236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,706.08x = 236,954.39 × 95,236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,706.08x = 22,566,798,744.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,566,798,744.97/171,706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,426.91

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