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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,583.90, 236,794.52 and 95,111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,583.90, 236,794.52 and 95,111.12 is: 131,258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,583.90 : 236,794.52 = 95,111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,583.90/236,794.52 = 95,111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,583.90x = 236,794.52 × 95,111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,583.90x = 22,521,792,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,521,792,007.06/171,583.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,258.19

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