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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,186, 236,237.49 and 95,734.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,186, 236,237.49 and 95,734.50 is: 132,114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,186 : 236,237.49 = 95,734.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,186/236,237.49 = 95,734.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,186x = 236,237.49 × 95,734.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,186x = 22,616,077,986.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616,077,986.41/171,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,114.06

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