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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,208.46, 236,266.39 and 95,756.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,208.46, 236,266.39 and 95,756.96 is: 132,143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,208.46 : 236,266.39 = 95,756.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,208.46/236,266.39 = 95,756.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,208.46x = 236,266.39 × 95,756.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,208.46x = 22,624,151,256.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,151,256.57/171,208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,143.89

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