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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,234, 236,302.92 and 95,784.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,234, 236,302.92 and 95,784.12 is: 132,182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,234 : 236,302.92 = 95,784.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,234/236,302.92 = 95,784.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,234x = 236,302.92 × 95,784.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,234x = 22,634,067,245.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,067,245.63/171,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,182.09

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