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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,708.04, 236,948.86 and 95,221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,708.04, 236,948.86 and 95,221.14 is: 131,400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,708.04 : 236,948.86 = 95,221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,708.04/236,948.86 = 95,221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,708.04x = 236,948.86 × 95,221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,708.04x = 22,562,540,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,540,570.90/171,708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,400.61

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