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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,713.71, 236,965.61 and 95,239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,713.71, 236,965.61 and 95,239.94 is: 131,431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,713.71 : 236,965.61 = 95,239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,713.71/236,965.61 = 95,239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,713.71x = 236,965.61 × 95,239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,713.71x = 22,568,591,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,568,591,308.98/171,713.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,431.51

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