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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,214, 236,276.24 and 95,762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,214, 236,276.24 and 95,762.48 is: 132,152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,214 : 236,276.24 = 95,762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,214/236,276.24 = 95,762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,214x = 236,276.24 × 95,762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,214x = 22,626,398,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,626,398,707.48/171,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,152.74

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