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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,638.48, 236,875.12 and 95,181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,638.48, 236,875.12 and 95,181.55 is: 131,358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,638.48 : 236,875.12 = 95,181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,638.48/236,875.12 = 95,181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,638.48x = 236,875.12 × 95,181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,638.48x = 22,546,140,247.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546,140,247.89/171,638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,358.31

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