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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,656.15, 236,885.31 and 95,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,656.15, 236,885.31 and 95,175 is: 131,341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,656.15 : 236,885.31 = 95,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,656.15/236,885.31 = 95,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,656.15x = 236,885.31 × 95,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,656.15x = 22,545,559,379.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545,559,379.25/171,656.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,341.41

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