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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,604.59, 236,815.92 and 95,124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,604.59, 236,815.92 and 95,124.51 is: 131,272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,604.59 : 236,815.92 = 95,124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,604.59/236,815.92 = 95,124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,604.59x = 236,815.92 × 95,124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,604.59x = 22,526,998,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526,998,350.20/171,604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,272.70

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