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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,231.58, 236,286.75 and 95,765.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,231.58, 236,286.75 and 95,765.50 is: 132,149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,231.58 : 236,286.75 = 95,765.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,231.58/236,286.75 = 95,765.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,231.58x = 236,286.75 × 95,765.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,231.58x = 22,628,118,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628,118,757.13/171,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,149.21

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