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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,533.38, 236,712.52 and 95,051.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,533.38, 236,712.52 and 95,051.81 is: 131,169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,533.38 : 236,712.52 = 95,051.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,533.38/236,712.52 = 95,051.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,533.38x = 236,712.52 × 95,051.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,533.38x = 22,499,953,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,499,953,475.66/171,533.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,169.53

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