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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,531.01, 236,709.25 and 95,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,531.01, 236,709.25 and 95,049.44 is: 131,166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,531.01 : 236,709.25 = 95,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,531.01/236,709.25 = 95,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,531.01x = 236,709.25 × 95,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,531.01x = 22,499,081,655.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,499,081,655.32/171,531.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,166.26

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