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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,721.14, 236,966.72 and 95,234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,721.14, 236,966.72 and 95,234.24 is: 131,418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,721.14 : 236,966.72 = 95,234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,721.14/236,966.72 = 95,234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,721.14x = 236,966.72 × 95,234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,721.14x = 22,567,345,484.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,567,345,484.49/171,721.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,418.56

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