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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,536.94, 236,722.37 and 95,057.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,536.94, 236,722.37 and 95,057.32 is: 131,179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,536.94 : 236,722.37 = 95,057.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,536.94/236,722.37 = 95,057.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,536.94x = 236,722.37 × 95,057.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,536.94x = 22,502,194,076.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,502,194,076.25/171,536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,179.87

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