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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,333.65, 236,448.17 and 95,882.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,333.65, 236,448.17 and 95,882.15 is: 132,321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,333.65 : 236,448.17 = 95,882.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,333.65/236,448.17 = 95,882.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,333.65x = 236,448.17 × 95,882.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,333.65x = 22,671,157,241.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,671,157,241.51/171,333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,321.69

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