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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,327.60, 236,430.04 and 95,876.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,327.60, 236,430.04 and 95,876.72 is: 132,308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,327.60 : 236,430.04 = 95,876.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,327.60/236,430.04 = 95,876.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,327.60x = 236,430.04 × 95,876.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,327.60x = 22,668,136,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,668,136,744.67/171,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,308.73

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