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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,227.68, 236,304.72 and 95,781.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,227.68, 236,304.72 and 95,781.28 is: 132,184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,227.68 : 236,304.72 = 95,781.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,227.68/236,304.72 = 95,781.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,227.68x = 236,304.72 × 95,781.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,227.68x = 22,633,568,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,568,551.64/171,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,184.05

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