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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,147.36, 236,179.36 and 95,702.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,147.36, 236,179.36 and 95,702.88 is: 132,067.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,147.36 : 236,179.36 = 95,702.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,147.36/236,179.36 = 95,702.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,147.36x = 236,179.36 × 95,702.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,147.36x = 22,603,044,948.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,603,044,948.56/171,147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,067.74

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