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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,282.36, 236,370.24 and 95,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,282.36, 236,370.24 and 95,826 is: 132,240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,282.36 : 236,370.24 = 95,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,282.36/236,370.24 = 95,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,282.36x = 236,370.24 × 95,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,282.36x = 22,650,414,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,650,414,618.24/171,282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,240.21

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