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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,206.96, 236,264.32 and 95,755.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,206.96, 236,264.32 and 95,755.46 is: 132,141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,206.96 : 236,264.32 = 95,755.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,206.96/236,264.32 = 95,755.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,206.96x = 236,264.32 × 95,755.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,206.96x = 22,623,597,222.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,597,222.48/171,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,141.81

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