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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,240.26, 236,312.40 and 95,788.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,240.26, 236,312.40 and 95,788.76 is: 132,188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,240.26 : 236,312.40 = 95,788.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,240.26/236,312.40 = 95,788.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,240.26x = 236,312.40 × 95,788.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,240.26x = 22,636,071,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,636,071,768.62/171,240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,188.96

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