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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,625.45, 236,843.10 and 95,144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,625.45, 236,843.10 and 95,144.35 is: 131,299.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,625.45 : 236,843.10 = 95,144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,625.45/236,843.10 = 95,144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,625.45x = 236,843.10 × 95,144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,625.45x = 22,534,282,209.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,534,282,209.38/171,625.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,299.19

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