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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,562.25, 236,772.45 and 95,097.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,562.25, 236,772.45 and 95,097.92 is: 131,244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,562.25 : 236,772.45 = 95,097.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,562.25/236,772.45 = 95,097.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,562.25x = 236,772.45 × 95,097.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,562.25x = 22,516,566,324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516,566,324.44/171,562.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,244.29

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