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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,544.84, 236,732.44 and 95,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,544.84, 236,732.44 and 95,065.20 is: 131,190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,544.84 : 236,732.44 = 95,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,544.84/236,732.44 = 95,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,544.84x = 236,732.44 × 95,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,544.84x = 22,505,016,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,505,016,873.92/171,544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,190.29

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