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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,241.08, 236,299.86 and 95,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,241.08, 236,299.86 and 95,775 is: 132,162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,241.08 : 236,299.86 = 95,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,241.08/236,299.86 = 95,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,241.08x = 236,299.86 × 95,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,241.08x = 22,631,619,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,619,091.50/171,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,162.32

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