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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,723.24, 236,955.51 and 95,241.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,723.24, 236,955.51 and 95,241.42 is: 131,420.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,723.24 : 236,955.51 = 95,241.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,723.24/236,955.51 = 95,241.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,723.24x = 236,955.51 × 95,241.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,723.24x = 22,567,979,249.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,567,979,249.22/171,723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,420.65

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