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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,535.73, 236,726.85 and 95,054.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,535.73, 236,726.85 and 95,054.61 is: 131,179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,535.73 : 236,726.85 = 95,054.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,535.73/236,726.85 = 95,054.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,535.73x = 236,726.85 × 95,054.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,535.73x = 22,501,979,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501,979,647.46/171,535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,179.55

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