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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,343.72, 236,445.06 and 95,877.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,343.72, 236,445.06 and 95,877.64 is: 132,305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,343.72 : 236,445.06 = 95,877.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,343.72/236,445.06 = 95,877.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,343.72x = 236,445.06 × 95,877.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,343.72x = 22,669,794,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669,794,342.46/171,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,305.95

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