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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,631.56, 236,865.54 and 95,174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,631.56, 236,865.54 and 95,174.62 is: 131,348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,631.56 : 236,865.54 = 95,174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,631.56/236,865.54 = 95,174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,631.56x = 236,865.54 × 95,174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,631.56x = 22,543,587,760.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,587,760.59/171,631.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,348.73

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