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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,288.36, 236,378.52 and 95,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,288.36, 236,378.52 and 95,832 is: 132,248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,288.36 : 236,378.52 = 95,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,288.36/236,378.52 = 95,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,288.36x = 236,378.52 × 95,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,288.36x = 22,652,626,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,652,626,328.64/171,288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,248.49

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