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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,230.08, 236,284.66 and 95,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,230.08, 236,284.66 and 95,764 is: 132,147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,230.08 : 236,284.66 = 95,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,230.08/236,284.66 = 95,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,230.08x = 236,284.66 × 95,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,230.08x = 22,627,564,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,564,180.24/171,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,147.13

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