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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,722.96, 236,974.15 and 95,229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,722.96, 236,974.15 and 95,229.72 is: 131,415.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,722.96 : 236,974.15 = 95,229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,722.96/236,974.15 = 95,229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,722.96x = 236,974.15 × 95,229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,722.96x = 22,566,981,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,566,981,951.74/171,722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,415.05

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