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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,347.57, 236,459.61 and 95,896.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,347.57, 236,459.61 and 95,896.07 is: 132,336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,347.57 : 236,459.61 = 95,896.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,347.57/236,459.61 = 95,896.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,347.57x = 236,459.61 × 95,896.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,347.57x = 22,675,546,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,546,130.43/171,347.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,336.55

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