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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,639.86, 236,887.52 and 95,175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,639.86, 236,887.52 and 95,175.96 is: 131,356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,639.86 : 236,887.52 = 95,175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,639.86/236,887.52 = 95,175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,639.86x = 236,887.52 × 95,175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,639.86x = 22,545,998,033.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545,998,033.19/171,639.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,356.42

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