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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,111.20, 236,134 and 95,659.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,111.20, 236,134 and 95,659.68 is: 132,010.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,111.20 : 236,134 = 95,659.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,111.20/236,134 = 95,659.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,111.20x = 236,134 × 95,659.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,111.20x = 22,588,502,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588,502,877.12/171,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,010.66

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