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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,482.79, 236,646.16 and 95,006.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,482.79, 236,646.16 and 95,006.83 is: 131,109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,482.79 : 236,646.16 = 95,006.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,482.79/236,646.16 = 95,006.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,482.79x = 236,646.16 × 95,006.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,482.79x = 22,483,001,493.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,483,001,493.27/171,482.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,109.38

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