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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,039.25, 236,041.46 and 95,587.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,039.25, 236,041.46 and 95,587.75 is: 131,915.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,039.25 : 236,041.46 = 95,587.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,039.25/236,041.46 = 95,587.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,039.25x = 236,041.46 × 95,587.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,039.25x = 22,562,672,068.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,672,068.12/171,039.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,915.17

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