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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,737.16, 236,997.36 and 95,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,737.16, 236,997.36 and 95,253.60 is: 131,450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,737.16 : 236,997.36 = 95,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,737.16/236,997.36 = 95,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,737.16x = 236,997.36 × 95,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,737.16x = 22,574,851,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,574,851,730.50/171,737.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,450.01

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