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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,170.57, 236,214 and 95,719.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,170.57, 236,214 and 95,719.07 is: 132,091.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,170.57 : 236,214 = 95,719.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,170.57/236,214 = 95,719.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,170.57x = 236,214 × 95,719.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,170.57x = 22,610,184,400.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,610,184,400.98/171,170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,091.54

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