Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,214.08, 236,262.60 and 95,748
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 171,214.08, 236,262.60 and 95,748 is: 132,125.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,214.08 : 236,262.60 = 95,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,214.08/236,262.60 = 95,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,214.08x = 236,262.60 × 95,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,214.08x = 22,621,671,424.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,621,671,424.80/171,214.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,125.06
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