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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,112.64, 236,136.24 and 95,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,112.64, 236,136.24 and 95,659.52 is: 132,010.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,112.64 : 236,136.24 = 95,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,112.64/236,136.24 = 95,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,112.64x = 236,136.24 × 95,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,112.64x = 22,588,679,373.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588,679,373.00/171,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,010.58

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