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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,264.32, 236,353.92 and 95,799.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,264.32, 236,353.92 and 95,799.68 is: 132,208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,264.32 : 236,353.92 = 95,799.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,264.32/236,353.92 = 95,799.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,264.32x = 236,353.92 × 95,799.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,264.32x = 22,642,629,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,642,629,902.75/171,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,208.68

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