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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,254.08, 236,341.56 and 95,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,254.08, 236,341.56 and 95,803.12 is: 132,214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,254.08 : 236,341.56 = 95,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,254.08/236,341.56 = 95,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,254.08x = 236,341.56 × 95,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,254.08x = 22,642,258,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,642,258,833.67/171,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,214.42

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