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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,143.36, 236,199.84 and 95,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,143.36, 236,199.84 and 95,696 is: 132,072.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,143.36 : 236,199.84 = 95,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,143.36/236,199.84 = 95,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,143.36x = 236,199.84 × 95,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,143.36x = 22,603,379,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,603,379,888.64/171,143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,072.78

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