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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,018.50, 236,005.53 and 95,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,018.50, 236,005.53 and 95,567 is: 131,882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,018.50 : 236,005.53 = 95,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,018.50/236,005.53 = 95,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,018.50x = 236,005.53 × 95,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,018.50x = 22,554,340,485.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554,340,485.51/171,018.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,882.46

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