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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,325.60, 236,427.28 and 95,874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,325.60, 236,427.28 and 95,874.72 is: 132,305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,325.60 : 236,427.28 = 95,874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,325.60/236,427.28 = 95,874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,325.60x = 236,427.28 × 95,874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,325.60x = 22,667,399,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,399,270.36/171,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,305.97

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