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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,635.41, 236,870.83 and 95,178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,635.41, 236,870.83 and 95,178.44 is: 131,354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,635.41 : 236,870.83 = 95,178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,635.41/236,870.83 = 95,178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,635.41x = 236,870.83 × 95,178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,635.41x = 22,544,996,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,996,792.06/171,635.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,354.00

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