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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,043.92, 236,040.93 and 95,592.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,043.92, 236,040.93 and 95,592.42 is: 131,917.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,043.92 : 236,040.93 = 95,592.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,043.92/236,040.93 = 95,592.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,043.92x = 236,040.93 × 95,592.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,043.92x = 22,563,723,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,563,723,717.75/171,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,917.72

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