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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,199, 236,255.43 and 95,747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,199, 236,255.43 and 95,747.50 is: 132,132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,199 : 236,255.43 = 95,747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,199/236,255.43 = 95,747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,199x = 236,255.43 × 95,747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,199x = 22,620,866,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,620,866,783.93/171,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,132.00

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