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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,587.32, 236,804.88 and 95,125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,587.32, 236,804.88 and 95,125.12 is: 131,280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,587.32 : 236,804.88 = 95,125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,587.32/236,804.88 = 95,125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,587.32x = 236,804.88 × 95,125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,587.32x = 22,526,092,626.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526,092,626.59/171,587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,280.64

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