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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,211.38, 236,272.51 and 95,759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,211.38, 236,272.51 and 95,759.88 is: 132,149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,211.38 : 236,272.51 = 95,759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,211.38/236,272.51 = 95,759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,211.38x = 236,272.51 × 95,759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,211.38x = 22,625,427,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625,427,204.90/171,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,149.08

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