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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,536.93, 236,701.68 and 95,036.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,536.93, 236,701.68 and 95,036.69 is: 131,139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,536.93 : 236,701.68 = 95,036.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,536.93/236,701.68 = 95,036.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,536.93x = 236,701.68 × 95,036.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,536.93x = 22,495,343,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,495,343,001.13/171,536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,139.95

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