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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,212.63, 236,274.23 and 95,761.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,212.63, 236,274.23 and 95,761.13 is: 132,150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,212.63 : 236,274.23 = 95,761.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,212.63/236,274.23 = 95,761.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,212.63x = 236,274.23 × 95,761.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,212.63x = 22,625,886,312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625,886,312.71/171,212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,150.81

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