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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,724.56, 236,981.84 and 95,245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,724.56, 236,981.84 and 95,245.16 is: 131,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,724.56 : 236,981.84 = 95,245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,724.56/236,981.84 = 95,245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,724.56x = 236,981.84 × 95,245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,724.56x = 22,571,373,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571,373,267.89/171,724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,439.40

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