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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,557.18, 236,742.10 and 95,079.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,557.18, 236,742.10 and 95,079.51 is: 131,205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,557.18 : 236,742.10 = 95,079.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,557.18/236,742.10 = 95,079.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,557.18x = 236,742.10 × 95,079.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,557.18x = 22,509,322,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,509,322,864.37/171,557.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,205.95

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