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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,297.28, 236,396.64 and 95,846.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,297.28, 236,396.64 and 95,846.32 is: 132,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,297.28 : 236,396.64 = 95,846.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,297.28/236,396.64 = 95,846.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,297.28x = 236,396.64 × 95,846.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,297.28x = 22,657,748,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657,748,004.36/171,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,271.50

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