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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,209.08, 236,255.70 and 95,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,209.08, 236,255.70 and 95,743 is: 132,118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,209.08 : 236,255.70 = 95,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,209.08/236,255.70 = 95,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,209.08x = 236,255.70 × 95,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,209.08x = 22,619,829,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,619,829,485.10/171,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,118.17

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