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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,336.52, 236,452.13 and 95,885.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,336.52, 236,452.13 and 95,885.02 is: 132,325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,336.52 : 236,452.13 = 95,885.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,336.52/236,452.13 = 95,885.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,336.52x = 236,452.13 × 95,885.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,336.52x = 22,672,217,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,672,217,214.09/171,336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,325.65

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