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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,168.57, 236,211.24 and 95,717.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,168.57, 236,211.24 and 95,717.07 is: 132,088.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,168.57 : 236,211.24 = 95,717.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,168.57/236,211.24 = 95,717.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,168.57x = 236,211.24 × 95,717.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,168.57x = 22,609,447,793.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,609,447,793.87/171,168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,088.78

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