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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,744.71, 236,999.32 and 95,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,744.71, 236,999.32 and 95,266.80 is: 131,463.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,744.71 : 236,999.32 = 95,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,744.71/236,999.32 = 95,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,744.71x = 236,999.32 × 95,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,744.71x = 22,578,166,580.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,578,166,580.41/171,744.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,463.54

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