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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,214.08 : 236,262.60 = 95,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,214.08/236,262.60 = 95,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,214.08x = 236,262.60 × 95,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,214.08x = 22,621,671,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621,671,424.80/171,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,125.06

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