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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,742.95, 236,996.89 and 95,255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,742.95, 236,996.89 and 95,255.28 is: 131,447.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,742.95 : 236,996.89 = 95,255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,742.95/236,996.89 = 95,255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,742.95x = 236,996.89 × 95,255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,742.95x = 22,575,204,877.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,575,204,877.94/171,742.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,447.64

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