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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,545.36, 236,741.72 and 95,072.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,545.36, 236,741.72 and 95,072.82 is: 131,205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,545.36 : 236,741.72 = 95,072.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,545.36/236,741.72 = 95,072.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,545.36x = 236,741.72 × 95,072.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,545.36x = 22,507,702,932.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,507,702,932.05/171,545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,205.55

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