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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,246.80, 236,311.08 and 95,780.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,246.80, 236,311.08 and 95,780.72 is: 132,172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,246.80 : 236,311.08 = 95,780.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,246.80/236,311.08 = 95,780.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,246.80x = 236,311.08 × 95,780.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,246.80x = 22,634,045,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,045,386.38/171,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,172.08

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