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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,297.80, 236,391.14 and 95,846.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,297.80, 236,391.14 and 95,846.12 is: 132,267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,297.80 : 236,391.14 = 95,846.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,297.80/236,391.14 = 95,846.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,297.80x = 236,391.14 × 95,846.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,297.80x = 22,657,173,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657,173,571.38/171,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,267.74

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