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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,239.58, 236,297.79 and 95,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,239.58, 236,297.79 and 95,773.50 is: 132,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,239.58 : 236,297.79 = 95,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,239.58/236,297.79 = 95,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,239.58x = 236,297.79 × 95,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,239.58x = 22,631,066,390.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,066,390.57/171,239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,160.25

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