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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,581.85, 236,797.12 and 95,124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,581.85, 236,797.12 and 95,124.92 is: 131,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,581.85 : 236,797.12 = 95,124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,581.85/236,797.12 = 95,124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,581.85x = 236,797.12 × 95,124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,581.85x = 22,525,307,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,525,307,450.41/171,581.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,280.25

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