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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,481.98, 236,644.67 and 95,001.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,481.98, 236,644.67 and 95,001.22 is: 131,101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,481.98 : 236,644.67 = 95,001.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,481.98/236,644.67 = 95,001.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,481.98x = 236,644.67 × 95,001.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,481.98x = 22,481,532,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,481,532,356.50/171,481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,101.43

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