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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,169.92, 236,217.60 and 95,716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,169.92, 236,217.60 and 95,716.80 is: 132,090.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,169.92 : 236,217.60 = 95,716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,169.92/236,217.60 = 95,716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,169.92x = 236,217.60 × 95,716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,169.92x = 22,609,992,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,609,992,775.68/171,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,090.92

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