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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,742.41, 236,996.19 and 95,264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,742.41, 236,996.19 and 95,264.55 is: 131,460.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,742.41 : 236,996.19 = 95,264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,742.41/236,996.19 = 95,264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,742.41x = 236,996.19 × 95,264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,742.41x = 22,577,335,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577,335,392.06/171,742.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,460.46

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