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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,186.57, 236,236.10 and 95,735.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,186.57, 236,236.10 and 95,735.07 is: 132,113.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,186.57 : 236,236.10 = 95,735.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,186.57/236,236.10 = 95,735.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,186.57x = 236,236.10 × 95,735.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,186.57x = 22,616,079,091.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616,079,091.35/171,186.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,113.63

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