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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,252.06, 236,328.51 and 95,800.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,252.06, 236,328.51 and 95,800.62 is: 132,205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,252.06 : 236,328.51 = 95,800.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,252.06/236,328.51 = 95,800.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,252.06x = 236,328.51 × 95,800.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,252.06x = 22,640,417,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,640,417,781.68/171,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,205.23

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