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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,254.16, 236,324.28 and 95,802.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,254.16, 236,324.28 and 95,802.60 is: 132,203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,254.16 : 236,324.28 = 95,802.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,254.16/236,324.28 = 95,802.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,254.16x = 236,324.28 × 95,802.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,254.16x = 22,640,480,467.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,640,480,467.13/171,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,203.97

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