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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,650.36, 236,877.41 and 95,169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,650.36, 236,877.41 and 95,169.25 is: 131,333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,650.36 : 236,877.41 = 95,169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,650.36/236,877.41 = 95,169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,650.36x = 236,877.41 × 95,169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,650.36x = 22,543,445,451.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,445,451.64/171,650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,333.52

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