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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,734.48, 236,994.41 and 95,248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,734.48, 236,994.41 and 95,248.25 is: 131,443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,734.48 : 236,994.41 = 95,248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,734.48/236,994.41 = 95,248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,734.48x = 236,994.41 × 95,248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,734.48x = 22,573,303,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,303,551.48/171,734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,443.05

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