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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,209.25, 236,269.58 and 95,757.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,209.25, 236,269.58 and 95,757.75 is: 132,146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,209.25 : 236,269.58 = 95,757.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,209.25/236,269.58 = 95,757.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,209.25x = 236,269.58 × 95,757.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,209.25x = 22,624,642,895.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,642,895.46/171,209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,146.15

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