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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,171.57, 236,215.38 and 95,720.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,171.57, 236,215.38 and 95,720.07 is: 132,092.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,171.57 : 236,215.38 = 95,720.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,171.57/236,215.38 = 95,720.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,171.57x = 236,215.38 × 95,720.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,171.57x = 22,610,552,708.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,610,552,708.68/171,171.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,092.92

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