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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,319.16, 236,423.58 and 95,867.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,319.16, 236,423.58 and 95,867.48 is: 132,298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,319.16 : 236,423.58 = 95,867.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,319.16/236,423.58 = 95,867.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,319.16x = 236,423.58 × 95,867.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,319.16x = 22,665,332,827.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,665,332,827.18/171,319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,298.88

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