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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,317.60, 236,416.24 and 95,866.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,317.60, 236,416.24 and 95,866.72 is: 132,294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,317.60 : 236,416.24 = 95,866.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,317.60/236,416.24 = 95,866.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,317.60x = 236,416.24 × 95,866.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,317.60x = 22,664,449,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,449,483.53/171,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,294.93

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