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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,133.96, 236,165.52 and 95,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,133.96, 236,165.52 and 95,682.28 is: 132,041.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,133.96 : 236,165.52 = 95,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,133.96/236,165.52 = 95,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,133.96x = 236,165.52 × 95,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,133.96x = 22,596,855,410.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596,855,410.99/171,133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,041.91

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