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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,232.58, 236,288.13 and 95,766.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,232.58, 236,288.13 and 95,766.50 is: 132,150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,232.58 : 236,288.13 = 95,766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,232.58/236,288.13 = 95,766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,232.58x = 236,288.13 × 95,766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,232.58x = 22,628,487,201.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628,487,201.65/171,232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,150.59

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