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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,276.72, 236,362.08 and 95,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,276.72, 236,362.08 and 95,825.28 is: 132,239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,276.72 : 236,362.08 = 95,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,276.72/236,362.08 = 95,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,276.72x = 236,362.08 × 95,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,276.72x = 22,649,462,497.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,649,462,497.38/171,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,239.00

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