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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,220.50, 236,285.10 and 95,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,220.50, 236,285.10 and 95,769 is: 132,161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,220.50 : 236,285.10 = 95,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,220.50/236,285.10 = 95,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,220.50x = 236,285.10 × 95,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,220.50x = 22,628,787,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628,787,741.90/171,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,161.67

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