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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,173.06, 236,219.28 and 95,721.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,173.06, 236,219.28 and 95,721.56 is: 132,096.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,173.06 : 236,219.28 = 95,721.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,173.06/236,219.28 = 95,721.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,173.06x = 236,219.28 × 95,721.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,173.06x = 22,611,277,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,611,277,983.68/171,173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,096.01

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