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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,585.91, 236,797.29 and 95,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,585.91, 236,797.29 and 95,113.12 is: 131,260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,585.91 : 236,797.29 = 95,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,585.91/236,797.29 = 95,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,585.91x = 236,797.29 × 95,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,585.91x = 22,522,529,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,522,529,059.44/171,585.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,260.95

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