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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,315.36, 236,415.96 and 95,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,315.36, 236,415.96 and 95,859 is: 132,285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,315.36 : 236,415.96 = 95,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,315.36/236,415.96 = 95,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,315.36x = 236,415.96 × 95,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,315.36x = 22,662,597,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662,597,509.64/171,315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,285.85

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