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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,707.08, 236,955.77 and 95,237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,707.08, 236,955.77 and 95,237.89 is: 131,428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,707.08 : 236,955.77 = 95,237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,707.08/236,955.77 = 95,237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,707.08x = 236,955.77 × 95,237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,707.08x = 22,567,167,558.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,567,167,558.13/171,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,428.29

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