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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,738.34, 236,987.04 and 95,250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,738.34, 236,987.04 and 95,250.22 is: 131,438.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,738.34 : 236,987.04 = 95,250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,738.34/236,987.04 = 95,250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,738.34x = 236,987.04 × 95,250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,738.34x = 22,573,067,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,067,697.15/171,738.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,438.72

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