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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,209.32, 236,278.02 and 95,744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,209.32, 236,278.02 and 95,744.68 is: 132,132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,209.32 : 236,278.02 = 95,744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,209.32/236,278.02 = 95,744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,209.32x = 236,278.02 × 95,744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,209.32x = 22,622,363,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,363,415.93/171,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,132.78

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