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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,237.08, 236,294.34 and 95,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,237.08, 236,294.34 and 95,771 is: 132,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,237.08 : 236,294.34 = 95,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,237.08/236,294.34 = 95,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,237.08x = 236,294.34 × 95,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,237.08x = 22,630,145,236.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630,145,236.14/171,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,156.80

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