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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,208.40, 236,268.12 and 95,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,208.40, 236,268.12 and 95,752 is: 132,138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,208.40 : 236,268.12 = 95,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,208.40/236,268.12 = 95,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,208.40x = 236,268.12 × 95,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,208.40x = 22,623,145,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,145,026.24/171,208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,138.06

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