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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,233.25, 236,302.74 and 95,781.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,233.25, 236,302.74 and 95,781.75 is: 132,179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,233.25 : 236,302.74 = 95,781.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,233.25/236,302.74 = 95,781.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,233.25x = 236,302.74 × 95,781.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,233.25x = 22,633,489,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,489,967.00/171,233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,179.29

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