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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,214.58, 236,263.29 and 95,748.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,214.58, 236,263.29 and 95,748.50 is: 132,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,214.58 : 236,263.29 = 95,748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,214.58/236,263.29 = 95,748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,214.58x = 236,263.29 × 95,748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,214.58x = 22,621,855,622.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621,855,622.57/171,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,125.75

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