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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,346.82, 236,458.58 and 95,895.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,346.82, 236,458.58 and 95,895.32 is: 132,335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,346.82 : 236,458.58 = 95,895.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,346.82/236,458.58 = 95,895.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,346.82x = 236,458.58 × 95,895.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,346.82x = 22,675,269,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,269,534.08/171,346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,335.52

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