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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,041.63, 236,044.73 and 95,590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,041.63, 236,044.73 and 95,590.13 is: 131,918.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,041.63 : 236,044.73 = 95,590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,041.63/236,044.73 = 95,590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,041.63x = 236,044.73 × 95,590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,041.63x = 22,563,545,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,563,545,485.27/171,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,918.45

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