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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,105.27, 236,133 and 95,653.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,105.27, 236,133 and 95,653.77 is: 132,006.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,105.27 : 236,133 = 95,653.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,105.27/236,133 = 95,653.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,105.27x = 236,133 × 95,653.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,105.27x = 22,587,011,671.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587,011,671.41/171,105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,006.52

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