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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,280.72, 236,367.60 and 95,829.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,280.72, 236,367.60 and 95,829.28 is: 132,244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,280.72 : 236,367.60 = 95,829.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,280.72/236,367.60 = 95,829.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,280.72x = 236,367.60 × 95,829.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,280.72x = 22,650,936,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,650,936,923.33/171,280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,244.52

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