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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,234.58, 236,290.88 and 95,768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,234.58, 236,290.88 and 95,768.50 is: 132,153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,234.58 : 236,290.88 = 95,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,234.58/236,290.88 = 95,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,234.58x = 236,290.88 × 95,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,234.58x = 22,629,223,141.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629,223,141.28/171,234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,153.35

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