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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,237.26, 236,308.26 and 95,785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,237.26, 236,308.26 and 95,785.76 is: 132,184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,237.26 : 236,308.26 = 95,785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,237.26/236,308.26 = 95,785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,237.26x = 236,308.26 × 95,785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,237.26x = 22,634,966,278.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,966,278.38/171,237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,184.82

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