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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,681.52, 236,917.96 and 95,200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,681.52, 236,917.96 and 95,200.72 is: 131,375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,681.52 : 236,917.96 = 95,200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,681.52/236,917.96 = 95,200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,681.52x = 236,917.96 × 95,200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,681.52x = 22,554,760,372.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554,760,372.93/171,681.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,375.59

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