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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,251.98, 236,327.39 and 95,800.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,251.98, 236,327.39 and 95,800.48 is: 132,204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,251.98 : 236,327.39 = 95,800.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,251.98/236,327.39 = 95,800.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,251.98x = 236,327.39 × 95,800.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,251.98x = 22,640,276,217.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,640,276,217.51/171,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,204.47

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