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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,119.25, 236,145.38 and 95,682.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,119.25, 236,145.38 and 95,682.33 is: 132,042.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,119.25 : 236,145.38 = 95,682.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,119.25/236,145.38 = 95,682.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,119.25x = 236,145.38 × 95,682.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,119.25x = 22,594,939,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,594,939,698.72/171,119.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,042.07

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