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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,307.60, 236,402.44 and 95,856.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,307.60, 236,402.44 and 95,856.72 is: 132,281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,307.60 : 236,402.44 = 95,856.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,307.60/236,402.44 = 95,856.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,307.60x = 236,402.44 × 95,856.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,307.60x = 22,660,762,498.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660,762,498.40/171,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,281.13

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