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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,317.16, 236,420.82 and 95,865.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,317.16, 236,420.82 and 95,865.48 is: 132,296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,317.16 : 236,420.82 = 95,865.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,317.16/236,420.82 = 95,865.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,317.16x = 236,420.82 × 95,865.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,317.16x = 22,664,595,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,595,391.29/171,317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,296.12

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