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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,172.88, 236,220.36 and 95,725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,172.88, 236,220.36 and 95,725.52 is: 132,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,172.88 : 236,220.36 = 95,725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,172.88/236,220.36 = 95,725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,172.88x = 236,220.36 × 95,725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,172.88x = 22,612,316,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612,316,795.59/171,172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,102.22

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