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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,618.49, 236,833.51 and 95,137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,618.49, 236,833.51 and 95,137.39 is: 131,289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,618.49 : 236,833.51 = 95,137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,618.49/236,833.51 = 95,137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,618.49x = 236,833.51 × 95,137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,618.49x = 22,531,722,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,531,722,005.94/171,618.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,289.59

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