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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,113.94, 236,137.78 and 95,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,113.94, 236,137.78 and 95,662.44 is: 132,014.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,113.94 : 236,137.78 = 95,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,113.94/236,137.78 = 95,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,113.94x = 236,137.78 × 95,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,113.94x = 22,589,516,210.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,589,516,210.98/171,113.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,014.47

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