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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,170.88, 236,217.60 and 95,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,170.88, 236,217.60 and 95,723.52 is: 132,099.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,170.88 : 236,217.60 = 95,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,170.88/236,217.60 = 95,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,170.88x = 236,217.60 × 95,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,170.88x = 22,611,580,157.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,611,580,157.95/171,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,099.46

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