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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,649.36, 236,876.03 and 95,168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,649.36, 236,876.03 and 95,168.25 is: 131,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,649.36 : 236,876.03 = 95,168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,649.36/236,876.03 = 95,168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,649.36x = 236,876.03 × 95,168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,649.36x = 22,543,077,123.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,077,123.09/171,649.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,332.14

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