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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,564.76, 236,768.79 and 95,082.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,564.76, 236,768.79 and 95,082.25 is: 131,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,564.76 : 236,768.79 = 95,082.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,564.76/236,768.79 = 95,082.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,564.76x = 236,768.79 × 95,082.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,564.76x = 22,512,509,282.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512,509,282.98/171,564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,218.73

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