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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,298.80, 236,392.52 and 95,847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,298.80, 236,392.52 and 95,847.12 is: 132,269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,298.80 : 236,392.52 = 95,847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,298.80/236,392.52 = 95,847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,298.80x = 236,392.52 × 95,847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,298.80x = 22,657,542,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657,542,231.54/171,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,269.12

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