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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,708.94, 236,951.76 and 95,231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,708.94, 236,951.76 and 95,231.17 is: 131,415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,708.94 : 236,951.76 = 95,231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,708.94/236,951.76 = 95,231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,708.94x = 236,951.76 × 95,231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,708.94x = 22,565,193,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565,193,338.36/171,708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,415.37

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