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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,135.96, 236,168.28 and 95,684.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,135.96, 236,168.28 and 95,684.28 is: 132,044.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,135.96 : 236,168.28 = 95,684.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,135.96/236,168.28 = 95,684.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,135.96x = 236,168.28 × 95,684.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,135.96x = 22,597,591,830.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,597,591,830.64/171,135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,044.67

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