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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,225.68, 236,301.96 and 95,779.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,225.68, 236,301.96 and 95,779.28 is: 132,181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,225.68 : 236,301.96 = 95,779.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,225.68/236,301.96 = 95,779.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,225.68x = 236,301.96 × 95,779.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,225.68x = 22,632,831,591.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,831,591.39/171,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,181.29

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