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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,743.41, 236,997.57 and 95,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,743.41, 236,997.57 and 95,265.55 is: 131,461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,743.41 : 236,997.57 = 95,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,743.41/236,997.57 = 95,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,743.41x = 236,997.57 × 95,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,743.41x = 22,577,703,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577,703,854.71/171,743.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,461.84

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