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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,710.68, 236,975.29 and 95,254.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,710.68, 236,975.29 and 95,254.41 is: 131,459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,710.68 : 236,975.29 = 95,254.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,710.68/236,975.29 = 95,254.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,710.68x = 236,975.29 × 95,254.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,710.68x = 22,572,941,433.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,572,941,433.53/171,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,459.16

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