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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,219.08, 236,269.50 and 95,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,219.08, 236,269.50 and 95,753 is: 132,131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,219.08 : 236,269.50 = 95,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,219.08/236,269.50 = 95,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,219.08x = 236,269.50 × 95,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,219.08x = 22,623,513,433.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,513,433.50/171,219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,131.96

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