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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,125.56, 236,147.34 and 95,673.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,125.56, 236,147.34 and 95,673.88 is: 132,026.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,125.56 : 236,147.34 = 95,673.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,125.56/236,147.34 = 95,673.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,125.56x = 236,147.34 × 95,673.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,125.56x = 22,593,132,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593,132,269.48/171,125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,026.64

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