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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,078, 236,087.64 and 95,641.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,078, 236,087.64 and 95,641.08 is: 131,984.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,078 : 236,087.64 = 95,641.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,078/236,087.64 = 95,641.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,078x = 236,087.64 × 95,641.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,078x = 22,579,676,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,579,676,864.25/171,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,984.69

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