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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,545.72, 236,733.65 and 95,066.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,545.72, 236,733.65 and 95,066.08 is: 131,191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,545.72 : 236,733.65 = 95,066.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,545.72/236,733.65 = 95,066.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,545.72x = 236,733.65 × 95,066.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,545.72x = 22,505,338,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,505,338,925.92/171,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,191.49

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