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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,314.16, 236,416.68 and 95,862.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,314.16, 236,416.68 and 95,862.48 is: 132,291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,314.16 : 236,416.68 = 95,862.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,314.16/236,416.68 = 95,862.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,314.16x = 236,416.68 × 95,862.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,314.16x = 22,663,489,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,663,489,258.17/171,314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,291.98

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