Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,244.08, 236,304 and 95,778
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 171,244.08, 236,304 and 95,778 is: 132,166.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,244.08 : 236,304 = 95,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,244.08/236,304 = 95,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,244.08x = 236,304 × 95,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,244.08x = 22,632,724,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,632,724,512/171,244.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,166.46
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