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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,116.96, 236,141.92 and 95,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,116.96, 236,141.92 and 95,665.44 is: 132,018.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,116.96 : 236,141.92 = 95,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,116.96/236,141.92 = 95,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,116.96x = 236,141.92 × 95,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,116.96x = 22,590,620,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,590,620,679.24/171,116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,018.60

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