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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,188.86, 236,238.98 and 95,737.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,188.86, 236,238.98 and 95,737.36 is: 132,116.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,188.86 : 236,238.98 = 95,737.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,188.86/236,238.98 = 95,737.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,188.86x = 236,238.98 × 95,737.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,188.86x = 22,616,896,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616,896,274.29/171,188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,116.64

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