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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,638.41, 236,875.04 and 95,181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,638.41, 236,875.04 and 95,181.50 is: 131,358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,638.41 : 236,875.04 = 95,181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,638.41/236,875.04 = 95,181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,638.41x = 236,875.04 × 95,181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,638.41x = 22,546,121,619.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546,121,619.76/171,638.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,358.25

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