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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,238.08, 236,295.72 and 95,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,238.08, 236,295.72 and 95,772 is: 132,158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,238.08 : 236,295.72 = 95,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,238.08/236,295.72 = 95,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,238.08x = 236,295.72 × 95,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,238.08x = 22,630,513,695.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630,513,695.84/171,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,158.18

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