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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,049.36, 236,044.04 and 95,604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,049.36, 236,044.04 and 95,604.88 is: 131,932.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,049.36 : 236,044.04 = 95,604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,049.36/236,044.04 = 95,604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,049.36x = 236,044.04 × 95,604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,049.36x = 22,566,962,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,566,962,118.92/171,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,932.46

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