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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,152.64, 236,201.55 and 95,701.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,152.64, 236,201.55 and 95,701.14 is: 132,073.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,152.64 : 236,201.55 = 95,701.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,152.64/236,201.55 = 95,701.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,152.64x = 236,201.55 × 95,701.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,152.64x = 22,604,757,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,604,757,604.77/171,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,073.67

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