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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,185.18, 236,247.99 and 95,757.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,185.18, 236,247.99 and 95,757.98 is: 132,152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,185.18 : 236,247.99 = 95,757.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,185.18/236,247.99 = 95,757.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,185.18x = 236,247.99 × 95,757.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,185.18x = 22,622,630,301.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,630,301.46/171,185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,152.97

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