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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,236.08, 236,292.96 and 95,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,236.08, 236,292.96 and 95,770 is: 132,155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,236.08 : 236,292.96 = 95,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,236.08/236,292.96 = 95,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,236.08x = 236,292.96 × 95,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,236.08x = 22,629,776,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629,776,779.20/171,236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,155.42

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