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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,206.40, 236,265.36 and 95,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,206.40, 236,265.36 and 95,750 is: 132,135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,206.40 : 236,265.36 = 95,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,206.40/236,265.36 = 95,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,206.40x = 236,265.36 × 95,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,206.40x = 22,622,408,220
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,408,220/171,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,135.30

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