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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,630.36, 236,849.86 and 95,149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,630.36, 236,849.86 and 95,149.27 is: 131,305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,630.36 : 236,849.86 = 95,149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,630.36/236,849.86 = 95,149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,630.36x = 236,849.86 × 95,149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,630.36x = 22,536,089,826.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,536,089,826.11/171,630.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,305.96

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