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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,279.36, 236,366.10 and 95,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,279.36, 236,366.10 and 95,823 is: 132,236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,279.36 : 236,366.10 = 95,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,279.36/236,366.10 = 95,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,279.36x = 236,366.10 × 95,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,279.36x = 22,649,308,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,649,308,800.30/171,279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,236.07

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