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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,151.24, 236,194.02 and 95,699.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,151.24, 236,194.02 and 95,699.56 is: 132,068.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,151.24 : 236,194.02 = 95,699.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,151.24/236,194.02 = 95,699.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,151.24x = 236,194.02 × 95,699.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,151.24x = 22,603,663,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,603,663,788.63/171,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,068.36

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