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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,214.62, 236,277 and 95,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,214.62, 236,277 and 95,763.12 is: 132,153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,214.62 : 236,277 = 95,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,214.62/236,277 = 95,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,214.62x = 236,277 × 95,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,214.62x = 22,626,622,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,626,622,704.24/171,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,153.57

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