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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,193.68, 236,247.12 and 95,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,193.68, 236,247.12 and 95,742 is: 132,123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,193.68 : 236,247.12 = 95,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,193.68/236,247.12 = 95,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,193.68x = 236,247.12 × 95,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,193.68x = 22,618,771,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,618,771,763.04/171,193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,123.87

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