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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,224.75, 236,291.01 and 95,773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,224.75, 236,291.01 and 95,773.25 is: 132,167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,224.75 : 236,291.01 = 95,773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,224.75/236,291.01 = 95,773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,224.75x = 236,291.01 × 95,773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,224.75x = 22,630,357,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630,357,973.48/171,224.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,167.56

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