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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,179.58, 236,238.75 and 95,728.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,179.58, 236,238.75 and 95,728.62 is: 132,111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,179.58 : 236,238.75 = 95,728.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,179.58/236,238.75 = 95,728.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,179.58x = 236,238.75 × 95,728.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,179.58x = 22,614,809,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614,809,528.03/171,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,111.61

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