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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,628.04, 236,824.76 and 95,146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,628.04, 236,824.76 and 95,146.43 is: 131,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,628.04 : 236,824.76 = 95,146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,628.04/236,824.76 = 95,146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,628.04x = 236,824.76 × 95,146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,628.04x = 22,533,029,503.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533,029,503.35/171,628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,289.91

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