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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,244, 236,316.76 and 95,792.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,244, 236,316.76 and 95,792.48 is: 132,193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,244 : 236,316.76 = 95,792.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,244/236,316.76 = 95,792.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,244x = 236,316.76 × 95,792.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,244x = 22,637,368,505.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,637,368,505.96/171,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,193.64

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