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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,555.11, 236,742.64 and 95,072.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,555.11, 236,742.64 and 95,072.62 is: 131,198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,555.11 : 236,742.64 = 95,072.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,555.11/236,742.64 = 95,072.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,555.11x = 236,742.64 × 95,072.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,555.11x = 22,507,742,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,507,742,633.43/171,555.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,198.32

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