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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,701.52, 236,962.44 and 95,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,701.52, 236,962.44 and 95,244.60 is: 131,445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,701.52 : 236,962.44 = 95,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,701.52/236,962.44 = 95,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,701.52x = 236,962.44 × 95,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,701.52x = 22,569,392,812.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,392,812.82/171,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,445.50

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