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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,330.16, 236,438.76 and 95,878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,330.16, 236,438.76 and 95,878.48 is: 132,314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,330.16 : 236,438.76 = 95,878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,330.16/236,438.76 = 95,878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,330.16x = 236,438.76 × 95,878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,330.16x = 22,669,388,921.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669,388,921.88/171,330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,314.06

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