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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,183.18, 236,245.23 and 95,755.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,183.18, 236,245.23 and 95,755.98 is: 132,150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,183.18 : 236,245.23 = 95,755.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,183.18/236,245.23 = 95,755.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,183.18x = 236,245.23 × 95,755.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,183.18x = 22,621,893,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621,893,518.98/171,183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,150.21

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