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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,637.75, 236,867.59 and 95,151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,637.75, 236,867.59 and 95,151.98 is: 131,313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,637.75 : 236,867.59 = 95,151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,637.75/236,867.59 = 95,151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,637.75x = 236,867.59 × 95,151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,637.75x = 22,538,419,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,538,419,710.57/171,637.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,313.88

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