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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,735.98, 236,996.48 and 95,249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,735.98, 236,996.48 and 95,249.75 is: 131,445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,735.98 : 236,996.48 = 95,249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,735.98/236,996.48 = 95,249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,735.98x = 236,996.48 × 95,249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,735.98x = 22,573,855,470.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,855,470.88/171,735.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,445.11

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