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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,710.07, 236,971.83 and 95,236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,710.07, 236,971.83 and 95,236.12 is: 131,432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,710.07 : 236,971.83 = 95,236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,710.07/236,971.83 = 95,236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,710.07x = 236,971.83 × 95,236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,710.07x = 22,568,277,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,568,277,638.50/171,710.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,432.46

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