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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,745.84, 236,992.32 and 95,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,745.84, 236,992.32 and 95,263.60 is: 131,454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,745.84 : 236,992.32 = 95,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,745.84/236,992.32 = 95,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,745.84x = 236,992.32 × 95,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,745.84x = 22,576,741,575.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,576,741,575.55/171,745.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,454.37

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