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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,214.83, 236,263.64 and 95,748.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,214.83, 236,263.64 and 95,748.75 is: 132,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,214.83 : 236,263.64 = 95,748.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,214.83/236,263.64 = 95,748.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,214.83x = 236,263.64 × 95,748.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,214.83x = 22,621,947,721.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621,947,721.71/171,214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,126.10

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