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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,187.28, 236,237.64 and 95,736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,187.28, 236,237.64 and 95,736.08 is: 132,115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,187.28 : 236,237.64 = 95,736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,187.28/236,237.64 = 95,736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,187.28x = 236,237.64 × 95,736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,187.28x = 22,616,465,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616,465,602.05/171,187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,115.34

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