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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,737.34, 236,985.66 and 95,249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,737.34, 236,985.66 and 95,249.22 is: 131,437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,737.34 : 236,985.66 = 95,249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,737.34/236,985.66 = 95,249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,737.34x = 236,985.66 × 95,249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,737.34x = 22,572,699,266.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,572,699,266.19/171,737.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,437.34

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