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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,112.50, 236,136.06 and 95,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,112.50, 236,136.06 and 95,661 is: 132,012.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,112.50 : 236,136.06 = 95,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,112.50/236,136.06 = 95,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,112.50x = 236,136.06 × 95,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,112.50x = 22,589,011,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,589,011,635.66/171,112.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,012.63

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