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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,723.04, 236,977.86 and 95,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,723.04, 236,977.86 and 95,253.91 is: 131,450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,723.04 : 236,977.86 = 95,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,723.04/236,977.86 = 95,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,723.04x = 236,977.86 × 95,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,723.04x = 22,573,067,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,067,748.43/171,723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,450.43

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