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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,166.08, 236,207.80 and 95,714.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,166.08, 236,207.80 and 95,714.58 is: 132,085.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,166.08 : 236,207.80 = 95,714.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,166.08/236,207.80 = 95,714.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,166.08x = 236,207.80 × 95,714.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,166.08x = 22,608,530,369.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,608,530,369.72/171,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,085.34

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