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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,526.32, 236,702.78 and 95,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,526.32, 236,702.78 and 95,044.74 is: 131,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,526.32 : 236,702.78 = 95,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,526.32/236,702.78 = 95,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,526.32x = 236,702.78 × 95,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,526.32x = 22,497,354,774.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,497,354,774.70/171,526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,159.78

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