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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,210.38, 236,271.13 and 95,758.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,210.38, 236,271.13 and 95,758.88 is: 132,147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,210.38 : 236,271.13 = 95,758.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,210.38/236,271.13 = 95,758.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,210.38x = 236,271.13 × 95,758.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,210.38x = 22,625,057,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625,057,364.38/171,210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,147.70

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