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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,121.36, 236,143.56 and 95,676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,121.36, 236,143.56 and 95,676.88 is: 132,031.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,121.36 : 236,143.56 = 95,676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,121.36/236,143.56 = 95,676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,121.36x = 236,143.56 × 95,676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,121.36x = 22,593,479,052.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593,479,052.89/171,121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,031.90

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