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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,261.95, 236,567.39 and 131,467.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,261.95, 236,567.39 and 131,467.46 is: 181,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,261.95 : 236,567.39 = 131,467.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,261.95/236,567.39 = 131,467.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,261.95x = 236,567.39 × 131,467.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,261.95x = 31,100,912,041.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,100,912,041.96/171,261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,598.50

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