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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,533.67, 236,723.99 and 95,052.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,533.67, 236,723.99 and 95,052.57 is: 131,176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,533.67 : 236,723.99 = 95,052.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,533.67/236,723.99 = 95,052.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,533.67x = 236,723.99 × 95,052.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,533.67x = 22,501,223,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501,223,154.89/171,533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,176.71

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