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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,526.81, 236,703.47 and 95,045.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,526.81, 236,703.47 and 95,045.24 is: 131,160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,526.81 : 236,703.47 = 95,045.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,526.81/236,703.47 = 95,045.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,526.81x = 236,703.47 × 95,045.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,526.81x = 22,497,537,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,497,537,639.76/171,526.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,160.47

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