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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,250.58, 236,336.73 and 95,799.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,250.58, 236,336.73 and 95,799.62 is: 132,209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,250.58 : 236,336.73 = 95,799.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,250.58/236,336.73 = 95,799.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,250.58x = 236,336.73 × 95,799.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,250.58x = 22,640,968,926.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,640,968,926.04/171,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,209.59

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