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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,584.91, 236,795.91 and 95,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,584.91, 236,795.91 and 95,112.12 is: 131,259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,584.91 : 236,795.91 = 95,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,584.91/236,795.91 = 95,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,584.91x = 236,795.91 × 95,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,584.91x = 22,522,161,007.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,522,161,007.43/171,584.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,259.57

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