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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,486.86, 236,653.52 and 95,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,486.86, 236,653.52 and 95,007.56 is: 131,111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,486.86 : 236,653.52 = 95,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,486.86/236,653.52 = 95,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,486.86x = 236,653.52 × 95,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,486.86x = 22,483,871,842.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,483,871,842.31/171,486.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,111.34

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