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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,328.32, 236,432.52 and 95,876.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,328.32, 236,432.52 and 95,876.64 is: 132,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,328.32 : 236,432.52 = 95,876.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,328.32/236,432.52 = 95,876.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,328.32x = 236,432.52 × 95,876.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,328.32x = 22,668,355,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,668,355,604.33/171,328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,309.45

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