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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,187.57, 236,237.47 and 95,736.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,187.57, 236,237.47 and 95,736.07 is: 132,115.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,187.57 : 236,237.47 = 95,736.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,187.57/236,237.47 = 95,736.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,187.57x = 236,237.47 × 95,736.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,187.57x = 22,616,446,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616,446,964.54/171,187.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,115.01

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