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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,155.12, 236,194.08 and 95,703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,155.12, 236,194.08 and 95,703.80 is: 132,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,155.12 : 236,194.08 = 95,703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,155.12/236,194.08 = 95,703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,155.12x = 236,194.08 × 95,703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,155.12x = 22,604,670,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,604,670,993.50/171,155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,071.25

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