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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,223.08, 236,275.02 and 95,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,223.08, 236,275.02 and 95,757 is: 132,137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,223.08 : 236,275.02 = 95,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,223.08/236,275.02 = 95,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,223.08x = 236,275.02 × 95,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,223.08x = 22,624,987,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,987,090.14/171,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,137.48

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