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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,055.74, 236,052.84 and 95,611.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,055.74, 236,052.84 and 95,611.26 is: 131,941.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,055.74 : 236,052.84 = 95,611.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,055.74/236,052.84 = 95,611.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,055.74x = 236,052.84 × 95,611.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,055.74x = 22,569,308,039.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,308,039.69/171,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,941.25

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