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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,225.08, 236,277.78 and 95,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,225.08, 236,277.78 and 95,759 is: 132,140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,225.08 : 236,277.78 = 95,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,225.08/236,277.78 = 95,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,225.08x = 236,277.78 × 95,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,225.08x = 22,625,723,935.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625,723,935.02/171,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,140.24

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