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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,223.75, 236,289.63 and 95,772.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,223.75, 236,289.63 and 95,772.25 is: 132,166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,223.75 : 236,289.63 = 95,772.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,223.75/236,289.63 = 95,772.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,223.75x = 236,289.63 × 95,772.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,223.75x = 22,629,989,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629,989,516.77/171,223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,166.18

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