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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,638.22, 236,874.71 and 95,181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,638.22, 236,874.71 and 95,181.26 is: 131,357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,638.22 : 236,874.71 = 95,181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,638.22/236,874.71 = 95,181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,638.22x = 236,874.71 × 95,181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,638.22x = 22,546,032,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546,032,413.51/171,638.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,357.88

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