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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,175.08, 236,232.54 and 95,724.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,175.08, 236,232.54 and 95,724.12 is: 132,105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,175.08 : 236,232.54 = 95,724.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,175.08/236,232.54 = 95,724.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,175.08x = 236,232.54 × 95,724.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,175.08x = 22,613,152,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,613,152,006.86/171,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,105.40

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