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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,731.46, 236,985.87 and 95,238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,731.46, 236,985.87 and 95,238.22 is: 131,426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,731.46 : 236,985.87 = 95,238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,731.46/236,985.87 = 95,238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,731.46x = 236,985.87 × 95,238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,731.46x = 22,570,112,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,112,423.95/171,731.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,426.78

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