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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,198.08, 236,264.28 and 95,747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,198.08, 236,264.28 and 95,747.12 is: 132,137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,198.08 : 236,264.28 = 95,747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,198.08/236,264.28 = 95,747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,198.08x = 236,264.28 × 95,747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,198.08x = 22,621,624,368.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621,624,368.87/171,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,137.14

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