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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,611.96, 236,812.56 and 95,130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,611.96, 236,812.56 and 95,130.32 is: 131,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,611.96 : 236,812.56 = 95,130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,611.96/236,812.56 = 95,130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,611.96x = 236,812.56 × 95,130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,611.96x = 22,528,054,612.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,528,054,612.82/171,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,273.22

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