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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,184.16, 236,245.52 and 95,728.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,184.16, 236,245.52 and 95,728.16 is: 132,111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,184.16 : 236,245.52 = 95,728.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,184.16/236,245.52 = 95,728.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,184.16x = 236,245.52 × 95,728.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,184.16x = 22,615,348,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615,348,937.84/171,184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,111.22

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