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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,316.66, 236,420.13 and 95,864.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,316.66, 236,420.13 and 95,864.98 is: 132,295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,316.66 : 236,420.13 = 95,864.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,316.66/236,420.13 = 95,864.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,316.66x = 236,420.13 × 95,864.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,316.66x = 22,664,411,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,411,034.05/171,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,295.43

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