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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,649.73, 236,875.49 and 95,168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,649.73, 236,875.49 and 95,168.84 is: 131,332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,649.73 : 236,875.49 = 95,168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,649.73/236,875.49 = 95,168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,649.73x = 236,875.49 × 95,168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,649.73x = 22,543,165,724.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,165,724.08/171,649.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,332.37

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