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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,157.60, 236,208.48 and 95,706.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,157.60, 236,208.48 and 95,706.16 is: 132,080.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,157.60 : 236,208.48 = 95,706.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,157.60/236,208.48 = 95,706.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,157.60x = 236,208.48 × 95,706.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,157.60x = 22,606,606,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606,606,580.24/171,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,080.65

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