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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,554.73, 236,738.59 and 95,074.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,554.73, 236,738.59 and 95,074.93 is: 131,199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,554.73 : 236,738.59 = 95,074.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,554.73/236,738.59 = 95,074.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,554.73x = 236,738.59 × 95,074.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,554.73x = 22,507,904,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,507,904,872.55/171,554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,199.56

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