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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,231.68, 236,310.24 and 95,785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,231.68, 236,310.24 and 95,785.28 is: 132,189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,231.68 : 236,310.24 = 95,785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,231.68/236,310.24 = 95,785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,231.68x = 236,310.24 × 95,785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,231.68x = 22,635,042,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,042,505.27/171,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,189.57

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