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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,512.40, 236,683.96 and 95,031.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,512.40, 236,683.96 and 95,031.21 is: 131,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,512.40 : 236,683.96 = 95,031.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,512.40/236,683.96 = 95,031.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,512.40x = 236,683.96 × 95,031.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,512.40x = 22,492,363,756.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,492,363,756.38/171,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,141.32

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