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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,548.84, 236,737.96 and 95,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,548.84, 236,737.96 and 95,069.20 is: 131,195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,548.84 : 236,737.96 = 95,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,548.84/236,737.96 = 95,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,548.84x = 236,737.96 × 95,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,548.84x = 22,506,488,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,506,488,466.83/171,548.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,195.81

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