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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,529.01, 236,706.49 and 95,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,529.01, 236,706.49 and 95,047.44 is: 131,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,529.01 : 236,706.49 = 95,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,529.01/236,706.49 = 95,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,529.01x = 236,706.49 × 95,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,529.01x = 22,498,345,905.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,498,345,905.89/171,529.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,163.50

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