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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,641.47, 236,879.26 and 95,184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,641.47, 236,879.26 and 95,184.54 is: 131,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,641.47 : 236,879.26 = 95,184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,641.47/236,879.26 = 95,184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,641.47x = 236,879.26 × 95,184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,641.47x = 22,547,244,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,547,244,094.61/171,641.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,362.45

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