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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,192.58, 236,244.38 and 95,741.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,192.58, 236,244.38 and 95,741.08 is: 132,121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,192.58 : 236,244.38 = 95,741.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,192.58/236,244.38 = 95,741.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,192.58x = 236,244.38 × 95,741.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,192.58x = 22,618,292,085.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,618,292,085.13/171,192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,121.92

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