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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,239.26, 236,311.02 and 95,787.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,239.26, 236,311.02 and 95,787.76 is: 132,187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,239.26 : 236,311.02 = 95,787.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,239.26/236,311.02 = 95,787.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,239.26x = 236,311.02 × 95,787.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,239.26x = 22,635,703,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,703,269.12/171,239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,187.58

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