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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,532.38, 236,711.14 and 95,050.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,532.38, 236,711.14 and 95,050.81 is: 131,168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,532.38 : 236,711.14 = 95,050.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,532.38/236,711.14 = 95,050.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,532.38x = 236,711.14 × 95,050.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,532.38x = 22,499,585,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,499,585,593.02/171,532.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,168.15

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