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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,061.75, 236,072.51 and 95,610.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,061.75, 236,072.51 and 95,610.25 is: 131,946.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,061.75 : 236,072.51 = 95,610.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,061.75/236,072.51 = 95,610.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,061.75x = 236,072.51 × 95,610.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,061.75x = 22,570,951,699.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,951,699.23/171,061.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,946.22

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