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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,230.58, 236,285.37 and 95,764.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,230.58, 236,285.37 and 95,764.50 is: 132,147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,230.58 : 236,285.37 = 95,764.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,230.58/236,285.37 = 95,764.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,230.58x = 236,285.37 × 95,764.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,230.58x = 22,627,750,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,750,315.37/171,230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,147.83

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