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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,539.29, 236,725.62 and 95,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,539.29, 236,725.62 and 95,059.68 is: 131,183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,539.29 : 236,725.62 = 95,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,539.29/236,725.62 = 95,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,539.29x = 236,725.62 × 95,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,539.29x = 22,503,061,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,503,061,685.00/171,539.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,183.13

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