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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,277.72, 236,363.46 and 95,826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,277.72, 236,363.46 and 95,826.28 is: 132,240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,277.72 : 236,363.46 = 95,826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,277.72/236,363.46 = 95,826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,277.72x = 236,363.46 × 95,826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,277.72x = 22,649,831,099.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,649,831,099.73/171,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,240.38

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