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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,719.14, 236,963.96 and 95,232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,719.14, 236,963.96 and 95,232.23 is: 131,415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,719.14 : 236,963.96 = 95,232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,719.14/236,963.96 = 95,232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,719.14x = 236,963.96 × 95,232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,719.14x = 22,566,606,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,566,606,323.81/171,719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,415.79

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