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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,209.36, 236,265 and 95,764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,209.36, 236,265 and 95,764.88 is: 132,153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,209.36 : 236,265 = 95,764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,209.36/236,265 = 95,764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,209.36x = 236,265 × 95,764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,209.36x = 22,625,889,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625,889,373.20/171,209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,153.34

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