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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,747.84, 236,995.08 and 95,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,747.84, 236,995.08 and 95,265.60 is: 131,457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,747.84 : 236,995.08 = 95,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,747.84/236,995.08 = 95,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,747.84x = 236,995.08 × 95,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,747.84x = 22,577,478,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577,478,493.25/171,747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,457.13

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