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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,106.92, 236,128.23 and 95,655.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,106.92, 236,128.23 and 95,655.42 is: 132,004.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,106.92 : 236,128.23 = 95,655.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,106.92/236,128.23 = 95,655.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,106.92x = 236,128.23 × 95,655.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,106.92x = 22,586,945,014.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,586,945,014.51/171,106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,004.86

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