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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,708.54, 236,949.55 and 95,221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,708.54, 236,949.55 and 95,221.64 is: 131,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,708.54 : 236,949.55 = 95,221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,708.54/236,949.55 = 95,221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,708.54x = 236,949.55 × 95,221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,708.54x = 22,562,724,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,724,748.26/171,708.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,401.30

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