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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,196.08, 236,261.52 and 95,745.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,196.08, 236,261.52 and 95,745.12 is: 132,134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,196.08 : 236,261.52 = 95,745.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,196.08/236,261.52 = 95,745.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,196.08x = 236,261.52 × 95,745.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,196.08x = 22,620,887,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,620,887,583.78/171,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,134.38

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