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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,197.08, 236,262.90 and 95,746.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,197.08, 236,262.90 and 95,746.12 is: 132,135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,197.08 : 236,262.90 = 95,746.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,197.08/236,262.90 = 95,746.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,197.08x = 236,262.90 × 95,746.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,197.08x = 22,621,255,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621,255,974.95/171,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,135.76

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