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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,337.52, 236,453.51 and 95,886.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,337.52, 236,453.51 and 95,886.02 is: 132,327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,337.52 : 236,453.51 = 95,886.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,337.52/236,453.51 = 95,886.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,337.52x = 236,453.51 × 95,886.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,337.52x = 22,672,585,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,672,585,988.93/171,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,327.03

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