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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,207.96, 236,265.70 and 95,756.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,207.96, 236,265.70 and 95,756.46 is: 132,143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,207.96 : 236,265.70 = 95,756.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,207.96/236,265.70 = 95,756.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,207.96x = 236,265.70 × 95,756.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,207.96x = 22,623,967,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,967,051.42/171,207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,143.20

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