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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,112.94, 236,136.40 and 95,661.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,112.94, 236,136.40 and 95,661.44 is: 132,013.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,112.94 : 236,136.40 = 95,661.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,112.94/236,136.40 = 95,661.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,112.94x = 236,136.40 × 95,661.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,112.94x = 22,589,148,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,589,148,060.42/171,112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,013.09

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