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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,709.44, 236,952.45 and 95,231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,709.44, 236,952.45 and 95,231.67 is: 131,416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,709.44 : 236,952.45 = 95,231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,709.44/236,952.45 = 95,231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,709.44x = 236,952.45 × 95,231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,709.44x = 22,565,377,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565,377,524.09/171,709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,416.06

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