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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,651.98, 236,878.59 and 95,171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,651.98, 236,878.59 and 95,171.10 is: 131,335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,651.98 : 236,878.59 = 95,171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,651.98/236,878.59 = 95,171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,651.98x = 236,878.59 × 95,171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,651.98x = 22,543,995,976.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,995,976.75/171,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,335.49

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