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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,164.07, 236,205.05 and 95,712.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,164.07, 236,205.05 and 95,712.57 is: 132,082.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,164.07 : 236,205.05 = 95,712.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,164.07/236,205.05 = 95,712.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,164.07x = 236,205.05 × 95,712.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,164.07x = 22,607,791,903.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,607,791,903.92/171,164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,082.58

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