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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,229.08, 236,283.28 and 95,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,229.08, 236,283.28 and 95,763 is: 132,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,229.08 : 236,283.28 = 95,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,229.08/236,283.28 = 95,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,229.08x = 236,283.28 × 95,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,229.08x = 22,627,195,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,195,742.64/171,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,145.75

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