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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,276.97, 236,362.43 and 95,825.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,276.97, 236,362.43 and 95,825.53 is: 132,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,276.97 : 236,362.43 = 95,825.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,276.97/236,362.43 = 95,825.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,276.97x = 236,362.43 × 95,825.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,276.97x = 22,649,554,647.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,649,554,647.71/171,276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,239.35

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