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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,719.48, 236,985 and 95,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,719.48, 236,985 and 95,263.04 is: 131,469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,719.48 : 236,985 = 95,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,719.48/236,985 = 95,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,719.48x = 236,985 × 95,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,719.48x = 22,575,911,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,575,911,534.40/171,719.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,469.72

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