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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,665.52, 236,895.96 and 95,184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,665.52, 236,895.96 and 95,184.76 is: 131,353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,665.52 : 236,895.96 = 95,184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,665.52/236,895.96 = 95,184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,665.52x = 236,895.96 × 95,184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,665.52x = 22,548,885,097.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,885,097.57/171,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,353.61

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