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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,184, 236,234.72 and 95,732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,184, 236,234.72 and 95,732.52 is: 132,111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,184 : 236,234.72 = 95,732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,184/236,234.72 = 95,732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,184x = 236,234.72 × 95,732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,184x = 22,615,345,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615,345,057.09/171,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,111.32

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