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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,278.28, 236,370.42 and 95,827.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,278.28, 236,370.42 and 95,827.32 is: 132,245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,278.28 : 236,370.42 = 95,827.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,278.28/236,370.42 = 95,827.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,278.28x = 236,370.42 × 95,827.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,278.28x = 22,650,743,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,650,743,875.87/171,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,245.28

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