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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,708.54, 236,959.74 and 95,229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,708.54, 236,959.74 and 95,229.15 is: 131,417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,708.54 : 236,959.74 = 95,229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,708.54/236,959.74 = 95,229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,708.54x = 236,959.74 × 95,229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,708.54x = 22,565,474,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565,474,624.42/171,708.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,417.31

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