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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,618.21, 236,821.19 and 95,136.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,618.21, 236,821.19 and 95,136.57 is: 131,281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,618.21 : 236,821.19 = 95,136.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,618.21/236,821.19 = 95,136.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,618.21x = 236,821.19 × 95,136.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,618.21x = 22,530,355,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,530,355,244.24/171,618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,281.84

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