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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,119.36, 236,140.80 and 95,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,119.36, 236,140.80 and 95,674.88 is: 132,029.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,119.36 : 236,140.80 = 95,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,119.36/236,140.80 = 95,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,119.36x = 236,140.80 × 95,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,119.36x = 22,592,742,703.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,592,742,703.10/171,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,029.14

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