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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,118.96, 236,144.68 and 95,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,118.96, 236,144.68 and 95,667.44 is: 132,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,118.96 : 236,144.68 = 95,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,118.96/236,144.68 = 95,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,118.96x = 236,144.68 × 95,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,118.96x = 22,591,357,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,591,357,005.22/171,118.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,021.36

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