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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,264.72, 236,349.96 and 95,812.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,264.72, 236,349.96 and 95,812.56 is: 132,223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,264.72 : 236,349.96 = 95,812.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,264.72/236,349.96 = 95,812.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,264.72x = 236,349.96 × 95,812.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,264.72x = 22,645,294,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,645,294,723.50/171,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,223.93

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