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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,113.68, 236,138.36 and 95,662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,113.68, 236,138.36 and 95,662.16 is: 132,014.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,113.68 : 236,138.36 = 95,662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,113.68/236,138.36 = 95,662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,113.68x = 236,138.36 × 95,662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,113.68x = 22,589,505,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,589,505,576.46/171,113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,014.61

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