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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,229.68, 236,307.48 and 95,783.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,229.68, 236,307.48 and 95,783.28 is: 132,186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,229.68 : 236,307.48 = 95,783.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,229.68/236,307.48 = 95,783.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,229.68x = 236,307.48 × 95,783.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,229.68x = 22,634,305,522.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,305,522.93/171,229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,186.81

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