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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,227.58, 236,281.23 and 95,761.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,227.58, 236,281.23 and 95,761.50 is: 132,143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,227.58 : 236,281.23 = 95,761.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,227.58/236,281.23 = 95,761.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,227.58x = 236,281.23 × 95,761.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,227.58x = 22,626,645,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,626,645,006.65/171,227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,143.69

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