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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,233.08, 236,288.80 and 95,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,233.08, 236,288.80 and 95,767 is: 132,151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,233.08 : 236,288.80 = 95,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,233.08/236,288.80 = 95,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,233.08x = 236,288.80 × 95,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,233.08x = 22,628,669,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628,669,509.60/171,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,151.27

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