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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,211.96, 236,271.22 and 95,760.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,211.96, 236,271.22 and 95,760.46 is: 132,148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,211.96 : 236,271.22 = 95,760.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,211.96/236,271.22 = 95,760.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,211.96x = 236,271.22 × 95,760.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,211.96x = 22,625,440,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625,440,711.96/171,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,148.72

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