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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,248.85, 236,323.08 and 95,797.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,248.85, 236,323.08 and 95,797.35 is: 132,200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,248.85 : 236,323.08 = 95,797.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,248.85/236,323.08 = 95,797.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,248.85x = 236,323.08 × 95,797.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,248.85x = 22,639,124,807.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639,124,807.84/171,248.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,200.16

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