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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,281.72, 236,368.98 and 95,830.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,281.72, 236,368.98 and 95,830.28 is: 132,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,281.72 : 236,368.98 = 95,830.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,281.72/236,368.98 = 95,830.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,281.72x = 236,368.98 × 95,830.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,281.72x = 22,651,305,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651,305,536.71/171,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,245.90

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