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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,723.86, 236,993.08 and 95,267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,723.86, 236,993.08 and 95,267.57 is: 131,477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,723.86 : 236,993.08 = 95,267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,723.86/236,993.08 = 95,267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,723.86x = 236,993.08 × 95,267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,723.86x = 22,577,753,415.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577,753,415.28/171,723.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,477.09

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