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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,538.29, 236,724.24 and 95,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,538.29, 236,724.24 and 95,058.68 is: 131,181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,538.29 : 236,724.24 = 95,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,538.29/236,724.24 = 95,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,538.29x = 236,724.24 × 95,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,538.29x = 22,502,692,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,502,692,594.78/171,538.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,181.75

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