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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,624.91, 236,820.45 and 95,143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,624.91, 236,820.45 and 95,143.29 is: 131,285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,624.91 : 236,820.45 = 95,143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,624.91/236,820.45 = 95,143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,624.91x = 236,820.45 × 95,143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,624.91x = 22,531,876,752.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,531,876,752.28/171,624.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,285.59

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