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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,563.86, 236,758.13 and 95,094.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,563.86, 236,758.13 and 95,094.45 is: 131,230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,563.86 : 236,758.13 = 95,094.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,563.86/236,758.13 = 95,094.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,563.86x = 236,758.13 × 95,094.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,563.86x = 22,514,383,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,514,383,361.75/171,563.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,230.34

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