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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,731.36, 236,977.40 and 95,243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,731.36, 236,977.40 and 95,243.22 is: 131,429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,731.36 : 236,977.40 = 95,243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,731.36/236,977.40 = 95,243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,731.36x = 236,977.40 × 95,243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,731.36x = 22,570,490,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,490,881.34/171,731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,429.06

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