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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,332.16, 236,441.52 and 95,880.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,332.16, 236,441.52 and 95,880.48 is: 132,316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,332.16 : 236,441.52 = 95,880.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,332.16/236,441.52 = 95,880.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,332.16x = 236,441.52 × 95,880.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,332.16x = 22,670,126,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,670,126,429.53/171,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,316.82

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