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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,184.18, 236,246.61 and 95,756.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,184.18, 236,246.61 and 95,756.98 is: 132,151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,184.18 : 236,246.61 = 95,756.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,184.18/236,246.61 = 95,756.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,184.18x = 236,246.61 × 95,756.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,184.18x = 22,622,261,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,261,908.84/171,184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,151.59

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