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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,106.56, 236,121.12 and 95,654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,106.56, 236,121.12 and 95,654.88 is: 132,000.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,106.56 : 236,121.12 = 95,654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,106.56/236,121.12 = 95,654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,106.56x = 236,121.12 × 95,654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,106.56x = 22,586,137,399.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,586,137,399.07/171,106.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,000.42

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