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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,563.76, 236,767.41 and 95,081.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,563.76, 236,767.41 and 95,081.25 is: 131,217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,563.76 : 236,767.41 = 95,081.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,563.76/236,767.41 = 95,081.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,563.76x = 236,767.41 × 95,081.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,563.76x = 22,512,141,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512,141,302.06/171,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,217.35

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