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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,213.63, 236,275.61 and 95,762.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,213.63, 236,275.61 and 95,762.13 is: 132,152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,213.63 : 236,275.61 = 95,762.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,213.63/236,275.61 = 95,762.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,213.63x = 236,275.61 × 95,762.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,213.63x = 22,626,255,680.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,626,255,680.65/171,213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,152.19

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