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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,346.56, 236,445.12 and 95,884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,346.56, 236,445.12 and 95,884.80 is: 132,313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,346.56 : 236,445.12 = 95,884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,346.56/236,445.12 = 95,884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,346.56x = 236,445.12 × 95,884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,346.56x = 22,671,493,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,671,493,042.18/171,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,313.67

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