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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,215.58, 236,264.67 and 95,749.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,215.58, 236,264.67 and 95,749.50 is: 132,127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,215.58 : 236,264.67 = 95,749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,215.58/236,264.67 = 95,749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,215.58x = 236,264.67 × 95,749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,215.58x = 22,622,224,020.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,224,020.17/171,215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,127.13

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