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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,255.06, 236,332.65 and 95,803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,255.06, 236,332.65 and 95,803.62 is: 132,209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,255.06 : 236,332.65 = 95,803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,255.06/236,332.65 = 95,803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,255.06x = 236,332.65 × 95,803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,255.06x = 22,641,523,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,641,523,394.19/171,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,209.37

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