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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,316.16, 236,419.44 and 95,864.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,316.16, 236,419.44 and 95,864.48 is: 132,294.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,316.16 : 236,419.44 = 95,864.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,316.16/236,419.44 = 95,864.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,316.16x = 236,419.44 × 95,864.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,316.16x = 22,664,226,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,226,677.49/171,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,294.74

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