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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,180.08, 236,239.44 and 95,729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,180.08, 236,239.44 and 95,729.12 is: 132,112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,180.08 : 236,239.44 = 95,729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,180.08/236,239.44 = 95,729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,180.08x = 236,239.44 × 95,729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,180.08x = 22,614,993,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614,993,700.49/171,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,112.30

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