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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,318.60, 236,417.62 and 95,867.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,318.60, 236,417.62 and 95,867.72 is: 132,296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,318.60 : 236,417.62 = 95,867.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,318.60/236,417.62 = 95,867.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,318.60x = 236,417.62 × 95,867.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,318.60x = 22,664,818,197.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,818,197.23/171,318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,296.31

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