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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,481.79, 236,644.79 and 95,005.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,481.79, 236,644.79 and 95,005.83 is: 131,108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,481.79 : 236,644.79 = 95,005.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,481.79/236,644.79 = 95,005.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,481.79x = 236,644.79 × 95,005.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,481.79x = 22,482,634,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,482,634,214.10/171,481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,108.00

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