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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,152.24, 236,195.40 and 95,700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,152.24, 236,195.40 and 95,700.56 is: 132,069.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,152.24 : 236,195.40 = 95,700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,152.24/236,195.40 = 95,700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,152.24x = 236,195.40 × 95,700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,152.24x = 22,604,032,049.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,604,032,049.42/171,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,069.74

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