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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,244.08 : 236,304 = 95,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,244.08/236,304 = 95,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,244.08x = 236,304 × 95,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,244.08x = 22,632,724,512
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,724,512/171,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,166.46

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