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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,581.09, 236,791.27 and 95,109.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,581.09, 236,791.27 and 95,109.21 is: 131,255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,581.09 : 236,791.27 = 95,109.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,581.09/236,791.27 = 95,109.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,581.09x = 236,791.27 × 95,109.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,581.09x = 22,521,031,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,521,031,676.95/171,581.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,255.91

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