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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,111.52, 236,139.12 and 95,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,111.52, 236,139.12 and 95,663.20 is: 132,018.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,111.52 : 236,139.12 = 95,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,111.52/236,139.12 = 95,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,111.52x = 236,139.12 × 95,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,111.52x = 22,589,823,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,589,823,864.38/171,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,018.14

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