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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,189.56, 236,253.12 and 95,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,189.56, 236,253.12 and 95,738 is: 132,124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,189.56 : 236,253.12 = 95,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,189.56/236,253.12 = 95,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,189.56x = 236,253.12 × 95,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,189.56x = 22,618,401,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,618,401,202.56/171,189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,124.89

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