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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,554.67, 236,754.90 and 95,072.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,554.67, 236,754.90 and 95,072.16 is: 131,204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,554.67 : 236,754.90 = 95,072.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,554.67/236,754.90 = 95,072.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,554.67x = 236,754.90 × 95,072.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,554.67x = 22,508,799,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,508,799,733.58/171,554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,204.82

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