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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,636.61, 236,864.28 and 95,151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,636.61, 236,864.28 and 95,151.15 is: 131,311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,636.61 : 236,864.28 = 95,151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,636.61/236,864.28 = 95,151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,636.61x = 236,864.28 × 95,151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,636.61x = 22,537,908,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537,908,635.92/171,636.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,311.78

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