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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,256.32, 236,342.88 and 95,791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,256.32, 236,342.88 and 95,791.68 is: 132,197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,256.32 : 236,342.88 = 95,791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,256.32/236,342.88 = 95,791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,256.32x = 236,342.88 × 95,791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,256.32x = 22,639,681,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639,681,531.24/171,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,197.64

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