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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,738.44, 236,990.68 and 95,250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,738.44, 236,990.68 and 95,250.77 is: 131,441.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,738.44 : 236,990.68 = 95,250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,738.44/236,990.68 = 95,250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,738.44x = 236,990.68 × 95,250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,738.44x = 22,573,544,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,544,218.46/171,738.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,441.42

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